Doctors at AIIMS Jammu have successfully performed a complex neurosurgical procedure on a 15-year-old girl diagnosed with a rare skull tumour known as an Aneurysmal Bone Cyst. The case highlights advancements in neurosurgical care and multidisciplinary coordination in managing rare cranial conditions.
An Aneurysmal Bone Cyst (ABC) is a non-cancerous but aggressive bone lesion that can expand rapidly. It is characterized by:
Blood-filled spaces within the bone
Bone weakening and expansion
Potential pressure on nearby structures
When located in the skull, ABCs can pose serious risks due to proximity to the brain and critical blood vessels.
The teenage patient presented with a progressively enlarging skull swelling and associated symptoms that required urgent medical evaluation. Imaging studies revealed a complex lesion consistent with an aneurysmal bone cyst involving the cranial bones.
Given the location and vascular nature of the tumour, surgical intervention was considered necessary.
The surgery was performed by:
Dr Kanav Gupta
Dr Shaurya Darbari
Assistant Professors in the Department of Neurosurgery at AIIMS Jammu.
The procedure was supported by the anaesthesia team led by:
Dr Raksha Kundal
Dr Aleesha
Managing such cases requires meticulous intraoperative planning due to the high vascularity of aneurysmal bone cysts, which can lead to significant blood loss during surgery.
Surgical removal of cranial ABCs is considered complex because:
The lesion is highly vascular (bleeds easily)
It may involve critical skull structures
There is risk of neurological complications
Complete removal is necessary to reduce recurrence
Advanced neurosurgical techniques and coordinated anaesthesia care are essential to ensure patient safety.
The surgical team successfully excised the lesion. Postoperative reports indicate that the patient is recovering under medical supervision.
Such outcomes demonstrate the capability of tertiary care centers like AIIMS Jammu in handling rare and complex neurosurgical cases.
Aneurysmal bone cysts, though benign, can behave aggressively, especially in cranial locations. Early diagnosis and timely surgical management are critical to prevent complications such as:
Bone destruction
Neurological deficits
Recurrence of the lesion
The successful management of a rare Aneurysmal Bone Cyst in a teenage patient at AIIMS Jammu underscores the importance of specialized neurosurgical expertise and multidisciplinary care in treating complex cranial conditions.
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