NL Journal of Dentistry and Oral Sciences
(ISSN: 3049-1053)

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Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of the Jaws: A Review of Cases Treated in a Teaching Hospital Northwest Nigeria

Author(s) : Olatunde Oluleke Omisakin*.
DOI : 10.71168/NDO.03.01.142

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Abstract

Background Study: Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) are rare osteolytic lesions, commonly found in long bone. They are characterized by blood filled spaces within the bone, surrounded by fibrous septa. In the jaws plain radiograph of aneurysmal bone cyst appear as unilocular or multi-locular radiolucency, sometimes with soap bubbles or honeycomb appearance, this closely resembles ameloblastoma. Aim: This study aimed to present the clinical and pathological features, and the management of cases of aneurysmal bone cyst of the jaws treated in our Centre. Materials and Methods: It was a prospective observational study of jaw tumours that are filled with blood when aspirated, and the histology report were compiled. The study was done for two years from March 2023 to April 2025. Questionnaires was prepared and were filled by the researcher and assisted by resident doctors in the unit. The clinical findings were analyzed with respect to age, gender, anatomic location, size, clinical presentation, radiologic features, treatment methods, and recurrence rates. Radiographic descriptions were studied regarding the original location, border. Results: A total of 7 patients, 5 males and 2 females, aged 13 to 52 years (mean age 32.5, SD 11.54 years), were included. Of the 7 lesions, 6 (85.71%) were located in the mandible and 1 (14.29%) in the maxilla. Radiological findings revealed unilocular in 2 (28.57%) multilocular radiolucencies in 5 (71.43%) cases. Body, angle of the mandible and ascending ramus were most affected. Histopathology report gave us the final diagnosis of aneurysmal bone cyst. No recurrence reported. Conclusion: Aneurysmal bone is benign lesion that occurs more in the mandible than maxillae and treatment is enucleation, curettage, and resection of the affected bone depending on the level of bone destruction. It has good prognosis. Keywords: Aneurysmal bone cyst, Jaw lesions, Mandible, Radiographic features, Surgical management.

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