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Calcaneal unicameral cyst

Case contributed by Yusra Sheikh
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Twisting injury , tender distal fibula ? fracture.

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

There is a well delineated lucent lesion in the calcaneus with a narrow zone of transition. There are no central calcifications. There is no fracture. Appearances are most suggetsive of a unicameral bone cyst.

x-ray

Routine follow up radiograph 4 years later, demonstrates the well-delineated cystic lesion, which appears larger, but likely proportionate to the patient's interval growth. No radiographic aggressive features.

Case Discussion

No intervention has so far been planned for this patient.

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