Abstract | STUDY DESIGN: OBJECTIVES: To describe a safe and effective nonsurgical treatment method for an ABC of the first cervical vertebrae. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:
Aneurysmal bone cysts of the spine comprise from 3% to 20% of all such lesions. Upper cervical spine involvement is rare and these lesions are difficult to treat. Standard treatment with curettage and bone grafting or other alternatives such as radiation therapy or embolization may not be possible in this location. Percutaneous injection with a variety of agents has also been described. Methylprednisolone and calcitonin were selected in this case in an effort to combine the proposed angiostatic and fibroblastic inhibitory effects of steroid with the proposed osteoclastic inhibitory and promotion of new bony trabeculae formation effects of calcitonin. METHOD: This case was described, and pertinent literature reviewed. RESULTS:
Sclerosis and shrinkage of the lesion with concomitant symptom resolution occurred after two injections with calcitonin and methylprednisolone via computed tomography (CT) guidance. No complications occurred. The lesion remained quiescent at a 2-year 7-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | M L Gladden Jr, B L Gillingham, W Hennrikus, L M Vaughan |
Journal | Spine
(Spine (Phila Pa 1976))
Vol. 25
Issue 4
Pg. 527-30; discussion 531
(Feb 15 2000)
ISSN: 0362-2436 [Print] United States |
PMID | 10707403
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Calcitonin
- Methylprednisolone
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Topics |
- Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal
(diagnostic imaging, drug therapy, pathology)
- Calcitonin
(administration & dosage)
- Cervical Atlas
(diagnostic imaging, drug effects, pathology)
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Humans
- Injections, Intralesional
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Methylprednisolone
(administration & dosage)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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