Aneurysmal bone cyst: results of an off label treatment with Denosumab.

Background: The treatment of aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) has evolved and less invasive methods have been tried. Denosumab is a monoclonal antibody which inhibits osteoclasts. It has been shown to be effective in giant cell tumour of bone (GCT) of bone and hence promises some effect also in ABC.

Aneurysmal bone cyst: A review of 65 patients.

Background: Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC) are benign but locally aggressive lesions. The treatment of ABC has evolved over the years, but curettage with or without local adjuvants still represents the standard. Less invasive methods such as embolization, sclerotherapy or RANKL inhibitors (Denosumab) are also established.