Treatment of Unicameral Bone Cysts of the Proximal Femur With Internal Fixation Lessens the Risk of Additional Surgery

Unicameral bone cysts, also known as simple bone cysts, are benign, fluid-filled lytic lesions that most commonly occur during childhood or adolescence.1 –6 They typically present as solitary lesions and have up to a 3:1 predominance in males. Unicameral bone cysts typically develop in the metaphysis, migrating toward the diaphysis as patients age, and are most commonly found in the proximal humerus and proximal femur. Histologically, these lesions are defined as fluid-filled cysts with a thin fibrous membrane on the inner surface with interspersed giant cells. They typically contain a high

Source: Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - October 10, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Benjamin Wilke, MD Source Type: research