Presentation
Lytic lesion of the left 11th rib found in a trauma setting.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
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From the case:
Small aneurysmal bone cyst of the rib
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Sligtly expansive radiolucency in the lateral 11th rib.
From the case:
Small aneurysmal bone cyst of the rib
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The lesion is smoothly marginated, bright on T2 and dark on T1. After Gd, it shows peripheral rim enhancement.
Case Discussion
Findings are consistent with an aneurysmal bone cyst, which occurs rarely in ribs, but is the top differential when the criteria of a cyst are fulfilled, as in this case.
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