CT features of traumatic bone cyst / 中华放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the CT findings of traumatic bone cyst and to improve the knowledge of that disease.Methods CT features of 8 cases of traumatic bone cyst confirmed by clinical and pathology were reviewed retrospectively.There were 4 females and 4 males,from 26 to 76 years (the median age was 53 years old)of age.Three patients had traffic accidents,2 patients had trauma unrelated,1 patient had boulder crushing,1 had patient stick wounded and 1 patient had high jump wounding.The bone cyst occurred from 18 to 36 months after trauma(2 at 18 months,4 at 24 months,1 at 30 months and 1 case at 36 months).Results There were 6 fractures,1 joint dislocation and 1 frontal soft tissue hematoma in trauma.The cyst located in the ilium of 3 cases,in the calcaneus of 2 cases,in the frontal bone of 1 case,in the hooked bone of 1 case,in the lunate bone of 1 case.The cyst size was 2.0 cm × 2.6 cm to 3.0 cm × 6.0 cm (average 2.7 cm × 4.0 cm).8 cases all single capsule change,all clear boundaries.6 cystic destruction and 2 cystic expansion destruction of bone.Two see separated and 6 no divider of the cyst region.Five bone sclerosis and 3 no hardening of the cyst edge.Three sclerosis and Five no sclerosis of the adjacent bone.Four osteoporosis decalcification and 4 no osteoporosis decalcification of he adjacent bone.Conclusion The traumatic bone cyst is closely related to trauma,CT manifestations with certain characteristics,combined with a history of trauma can make a definite diagnosis.