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Aneurysmal Bone Cyst (ABC), Foot

ICD-10 Code
M85.57

Expansile, blood-filled benign bone lesion in the tarsal or metatarsal bones of the foot.

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

Patient presents with a [duration] history of [location, e.g., right midfoot] pain, gradually worsening, associated with [swelling/limping/difficulty weight-bearing]. Pain is described as [quality, e.g., dull ache, throbbing] and is exacerbated by [activity, e.g., walking, standing]. Denies [trauma/fever/chills].

Clinical Examination Findings

Patient is a [age] year old, [gender], in no acute distress. Appears [well-nourished/cachectic]. Vital signs are stable. No obvious systemic signs of illness.

Treatment Protocol

Discussion held regarding Aneurysmal Bone Cyst (ABC) of the foot. Treatment options include [surgical curettage with bone grafting/sclerotherapy/embolization]. Patient counseled on risks and benefits. Plan to [schedule surgery/refer to interventional radiology/monitor with serial imaging]. [Pain management/physical therapy] initiated.

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