Abstract
Twelve patients are reported in whom a unicameral bone cyst was found to involve the epiphysis or apophysis across an open growth plate. Nine patients showed pathologic fracture. In four patients a growth disturbance was found. A varying amount of varus angulation was present in most cases. No patient had functional impairment.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Bone Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
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Bone Cysts / pathology
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Bone Cysts / therapy
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Curettage
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Femur / diagnostic imaging*
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Femur / pathology
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Growth Plate / diagnostic imaging*
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Growth Plate / pathology
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Humans
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Humerus / diagnostic imaging*
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Humerus / pathology
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Radiography