Solitary bone cyst in childhood: form of presentation and course in 13 cases

The authors describe 13 cases of solitary bone cyst in children of both sexes, ages 4 5/12 to 12 4/12 years. Ten patients were males. In eight cases the lesions were located in the humerus, three in the femur, one in the tibia and another in the phalanx of the foot. Pathological fracture was the mos...

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Published in:	Anales españoles de pediatría Vol. 30; no. 3; p. 171
Main Authors:	Sarría Chueca, A, Oliván Gonzalvo, G, Fleta Zaragozano, J, Bello Nicolau, M L, Jiménez Vidal, A, Bueno Sánchez, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-03-1989
Subjects:	Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use Bone Cysts - complications Bone Cysts - diagnosis Bone Cysts - pathology Bone Cysts - therapy Child Child, Preschool Diagnosis, Differential Female Fractures, Spontaneous - etiology Humans Male Methylprednisolone - analogs & derivatives Methylprednisolone - therapeutic use
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Summary:	The authors describe 13 cases of solitary bone cyst in children of both sexes, ages 4 5/12 to 12 4/12 years. Ten patients were males. In eight cases the lesions were located in the humerus, three in the femur, one in the tibia and another in the phalanx of the foot. Pathological fracture was the most frequent initial symptom. The characteristic radiological image of the cyst allows the distinction of other bone lesions and is usually enough for the diagnosis. In 8 cases treatment consisted of intracystic injections of methylprednisolone acetate. In three cases relapse was observed.
ISSN:	0302-4342