Solitary Bone Cyst of the Capitate: A Case Report
10.4055/jkoa.1980.15.2.366
- Author:
Yung Sik YANG
;
Won Gap LEE
;
Chung Surk LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Solitary bone cyst;
Capitate
- MeSH:
Bone Cysts;
Child;
Curettage;
Humans
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1980;15(2):366-369
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Solitary bone cyst are usually found in the juxta-epiphyseal region of metaphysis of long bones of children. They are rarely seen in non-tubular bones. The following case describes what we believe to be a solitary cyst of the capitate. Cyst was treated by radical curettage and packing with autogenous iliac bone. The most recent evaluation 7 months after surgery showed no discomfort.
