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Recurrent aneurysmal bone cyst of the cervical spine in childhood treated with doxycycline injection

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A 12-year-old female was treated surgically for an aneurysmal bone cyst of the cervical spine involving the C2 and C3 vertebrae. The patient underwent surgery twice and further surgery was assessed as unfeasible. Treatment by intraosseous injection of doxycycline was uncomplicated and has resulted in resolution of the multifocal recurrent disease.

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  1. Radiology with Anatomy, University of Auckland, Park Rd, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand

    Anthony Doyle

  2. Orthopaedic Department, Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand

    Antony Field & Andrew Graydon

  3. Department of Radiology, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand

    Anthony Doyle

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Doyle, A., Field, A. & Graydon, A. Recurrent aneurysmal bone cyst of the cervical spine in childhood treated with doxycycline injection. Skeletal Radiol 44, 609–612 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-014-2027-y

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