Aneursymal Bone Cyst of Metatarsus : A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

Aneurysmal bone cysts are locally destructive, blood-filled reactive lesions of bone and are not considered to be true neoplasms. Any bone may be involved, but the most common locations include the proximal humerus, distal femur, proximal tibia, and spine. Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC‟s) in the foot are rare. We hereby report a case of Aneurysmal bone cyst in 2nd metatarsal of 12 year old boy. The patient was operated with En bloc resection , excision of articular cartilage of proximal phalynx and arthrodesis of 2nd metacarpophalangeal joint with non vascular Fibular grafting which was stabilized by K wires. The patient was followed up regularly and has had excellent functional recovery.