aneurysmal bone cyst
MONDO:0018815Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names aneurysmal bone cyst yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
A locally aggressive and destructive benign cystic lesion of the bone. It is characterized by the formation of multiloculated hemorrhagic cystic spaces which are separated by fibrous septa. It can arise from any bone, but usually affects the metaphysis of long bones. It manifests with pain and swelling and may recur following curettage.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0018815), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
Other names
5 names
Resolves to: aneurysmal bone cyst
- Also called
- ABCaneurysmal bone cyst (disease)aneurysmal bone cystsaneurysmal cyst of boneaneurysmal cyst of the bone