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Oral Pathology

243 - Dental Stabilization for Aneurysmal Bone Cyst Removal: A Case Report

Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM PST
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  • AP

    Andrea Petrowitz, DMD (she/her/hers)

    Resident
    Case Western Reserve University — UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, OH
    Case Western Reserve University
    University Heights, Ohio, United States

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    Margaret Ferretti, DMD, MPH

    Assistant Professor
    CWRU and UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Abstract:
Abstract

Introduction: Fragile X Syndrome is an inherited genetic disorder of the FMR1 gene resulting in developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and characteristic facial features such as long narrow face and large jaw, forehead, and ears – it is the most common form of inherited intellectual and developmental disabilities. An aneurysmal bone cyst is a benign tumor of bone consisting of tiny cysts filled with blood, usually affecting young adults under 20. Their recurrence rate ranges from 10-50%.

This case reports a 9-year-old male with Fragile X Syndrome, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, and nonverbal autism spectrum disorder who presented to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in April 2025 for excision of an aneurysmal bone cyst under general anesthesia. Due to maxillary expansion and movement of dentition, pediatric dental team was invited by the otolaryngology surgical team to stabilize patient’s dentition. We affixed Nickel-Titanium ortho wire to the lingual surfaces of teeth #8, #9, and #10 prior to excision of the lesion. In June 2025, regrowth was noted by parents and patient went under general anesthesia for microwave ablation and sclerotherapy and repeat ablation using cryoablation. Patient was seen in the dental clinic for follow up in January 2026 - splint and dentition were stable upon exam. This case report discusses the clinical challenges of repeat ablation therapy and collaborative management in pediatric dental care.

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