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Semin intervent Radiol 2002; 19(3): 229-234
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-35330
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Intralesional Ethibloc Injections in Bone Cysts in Children

Catherine Adamsbaum1 , Valerie Merzoug1 , Eric Mascard2 , Jean Dubousset2 , Gabriel Kalifa1
  • 1Department of Radiology, Hôpital St. Vincent de Paul, Paris, France
  • 2Department of Orthopedics, Hôpital St. Vincent de Paul, Paris, France
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07 November 2002 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Benign bone cysts (aneurysmal and unicameral) often require treatment in order to prevent pathological fractures. Percutaneous injections are less invasive than surgery is, and different percutaneous treatments have been proposed, such as local injection of steroids, calcitonin, or bone marrow in unicameral bone cysts (UBCs) and Ethibloc injection in both UBCs and aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs). We describe the percutaneous Ethibloc injection in bone cysts in children, which appears to be an efficient method. Within the tumor, histological modifications usually occur after these injections because of the fibrogenic properties of the agent. Therefore, we emphasize the necessity of obtaining a histological proof before any injection, especially in ABCs.

KEYWORDS

Bones - cysts - interventional procedures - skeletal system in infants and children

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