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Cyst volume measurements using MRI and conventional radiographs are compared. (3) Results: The mean pre-interventional MRI-based cyst volume was 44.07 cm3 and the mean radiographic volume was 27.27 cm3. The recurrence rate after intralesional curettage with the need for further treatment was 38.2% (13\/34). The instillation of polidocanol showed a significant reduction of the initial cyst volume (p &lt; 0.001) but a persistent disease occurred in 29\/32 cases (90.6%). In 10 of these 29 cases (34.5%) further treatment was necessary. After en bloc resection (eight cases) a local recurrence occurred in two cases (25%), in one case with the need for further treatment. (4) Conclusions: MRI scans are superior to biplanar radiographs in the examination of ABCs. Sequential percutaneous instillations of polidocanol are equally effective in the therapy of primary ABCs compared to intralesional curettage. However, several instillations have to be expected. 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