Aneurysmal bone cyst of maxilla- A rare case report

Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is rare benign tumour of bone of head and neck region. This is a case report of a 30-year-old male with a rapidly progressing right maxillary swelling. To study clinical profile and histopathological findings of presenting maxillary swelling. Patient underwent total excision of tumour via gingivolabial approach. Specimen was sent for histopathological examination. The histopathologic examination suggested it be a giant cell tumour, most likely an Aneurysmal bone cyst. ABC is characterised by rapid growth pattern. The tumour may cause thinning of bony walls, eventually leading to bony expansion and facial asymmetry. On histopathology, it presents as a variety of giant cell tumour.