title: Biochemical analysis of simple bone cyst fluid--report of a case.
abstract: The case of a simple bone cyst occurring in the ramus of the mandible of a 19-year-old woman is reported. The fluid aspirated from the cyst cavity was biochemically analysed. The electrolyte and protein concentrations were similar to those of serum. It is suggested that the fluid was extravasated from blood.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Donkor
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Punnia-Moorthy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002712:Chlorides / Q000032:analysis; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000032:analysis; D005122:Exudates and Transudates / Q000737:chemistry; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007570:Jaw Cysts / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000473:pathology; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D011188:Potassium / Q000032:analysis; D011506:Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D012964:Sodium / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D002712:Chlorides; D011506:Proteins; D002784:Cholesterol; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium