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Surgical options range from intralesional curettage to more extensive excision with stabilization, while adjuncts such as selective arterial embolization, doxycycline sclerotherapy, and denosumab may support hemorrhage control and local control in selected cases. Recurrence remains most strongly associated with incomplete resection and younger age. 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