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Unicameral bone cyst

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdalmoneim Elaktaie
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Trauma

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Male

Left ankle X-ray

x-ray

Expansile lucent lesion at distal tibial metaphysis with narrow zone of transition, no periosteal reaction or fracture noted.

Case Discussion

Unicameral bone cyst (UBC) is a common, benign, fluid-containing lesion, usually occurring in the metaphysis of long bones.

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