Simple Bone Cyst Flashcards
1
Q
Simple Bone cyst description
A
Fluid filled cyst (not a true neoplasm)
2
Q
Simple Bone Cyst pain?
A
Painless, 2/3 => pathologic fx = P
3
Q
Simple Bone Cyst location
A
75% in proximal humerus or femur; metaphysial, calc, talus, pelvis
4
Q
Simple Bone Cyst plain film
A
Lytic, central; fx => “fallen fragment sign” loculated/bubbly, geographic
5
Q
Simple Bone Cyst ddx
A
Enchondroma
Fibrous tumor
ABC
6
Q
Simple Bone Cyst malignant/refer?
A
YES
Orthopedist => steroid injection or bone chips
