Unicameral bone cyst - humerus

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain
x-ray

Mildly expansile bubbly lucent lesion in proximal left humerus metadiaphysis with a pathologic fracture and a fallen fragment. 

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of a unicameral bone cyst with a pathological fracture and fallen fragment sign

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