Selective arterial embolization as an alternative modality treatment prior to mandibular aneursymal bone cyst surgical curettage: Case report.

ABC (Aneurysmal bone cyst) is a rare, benign and osteolytic lesion. Diagnosis of ABC can be challenging because of its uncommon radiographic and clinical presentation. The case of an 8-year-old female with a rapidly growing painful swelling in her left mandible is presented. Incisional biopsy showed an aneurysmal bone cyst. Surgical curettage and en bloc surgical excision are the main choices of treatment. We report embolization technique as a complement treatment for surgical curettage with accurate zone control lessening the extent of operation and surgical complications. Key words:Aneurysmal bone cyst, embolization, mandible.

Incidental tricuspid valve fibroelastoma associated with patent foramen ovale in a young female: Straightforward diagnosis but controversial management.

Papillary fibroelastoma is an uncommon primary cardiac tumor, predominantly associated with left-sided valvular endocardium. Affectation of tricuspid valve leaflets is rare, and management in asymptomatic patients remains controversial. We present a 30-year-old female referred for evaluation prior to bariatric surgery. A routine echocardiogram revealed a mobile cardiac mass attached to the tricuspid valve. A patent foramen ovale was also present. Tumor was surgically removed. Histology confirmed the definite diagnosis of a papillary fibroelastoma. In our case, the presence of a patent foramen ovale associated with the right-sided fibroelastoma was decisive in the decision for surgery.