Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of Femoral Head : A Rare Case Report.

Introduction: Aneurysmal Bone Cyst (ABC) is a benign, non neoplastic, expansile lesion of bone characterized by channels of blood and spaces separated by fibrous septae. ABC of femoral head is an extremely rare condition and is difficult to treat as the surgical approach is a dilemma .

Case report: We hereby report a case of aneurysmal bone cyst in femoral head of a 19 year old female patient. To preserve the vascularity of the femoral head, we approached the lesion by ganz safe surgical dislocation of the affected femoral head, trapdoor procedure of femoral head followed by curettage and bone grafting . The patient was followed up for 6 months & at latest follow up, lesion has healed completely & patient is walking pain free .

Conclusion: In rare cases like ABC of femoral head, a trapdoor osteotomy of femoral head with bone grafting followed by stabilization of the bone graft and osteotomy gives excellent functional and radiological outcomes.