Aneurysmal Bone Cysts of the Phalanges a Report of Three Cases

Abstract

Three cases of aneurysmal bone cysts of the phalanges are reported. In each case the presentation was similar to that of an enchondroma and each responded to simple surgery. It is suggested that this very benign disorder merits benign treatment.

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