Post-traumatic cortical cysts in paediatric fractures: is it a concern for emergency doctors? A report of three cases.
Post-traumatic cortical bone cyst is a rare occurrence in children. It is typically located in the distal radius, as a result of greenstick fracture. We report three cases referred to our fracture clinic as a tumour in bones. In one of our cases, the cystic lesion was noted following a displaced fracture in the femur, which is not previously published in the literature. The cyst-like lesion appeared as an oval radiolucency proximal to the previous fracture site on radiograph films. These lesions can cause concern for the on-call teams as they can mimic an infection or a tumour of the bone. We highlight the pathogenesis of the lesion with a review of the literature.
Houshian
Shirzad
S
Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK.
Pedersen
Niels Wisbech
NW
Torfing
Trine
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Venkatram
Navaneethakrishnan
N
D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries; D013997:Time Factors