Bone cyst

A bone cyst is a benign bone lesion, also called solitary bone cyst or simple bone cyst; its wall is a fibrous capsule containing yellow or brown fluid. It favors the metaphysis and diaphyseal medullary cavity of long bones, rarely the vertebral body; treatment is mainly surgical with good prognosis. It favors ages 4-20, mostly children 5-15, and favors the femoral neck, proximal femur and proximal humerus; with age the cyst gradually moves toward the diaphysis.

Common Symptoms

Recurrent fractures in children; tendon cyst; bone cyst; neck and back pain

Causes

Bone cyst is benign and its cause is unclear; some think it results from obstruction of intraosseous capillary endings with blood stasis. Others think it is a degenerative change of some tumor or inflammatory tissue, a result of impaired growth and metabolism, or related to abnormal bone development. Others think it may form from traumatic hemorrhage creating a localized capsule that is then locally absorbed and ossified.

Treatment

Supportive treatment, rehabilitation therapy, surgery, medication

Prevention

The cause is unclear and there are no effective preventive measures, so early detection, diagnosis and treatment are the key.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the orthopedic surgery department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.