Bone Cysts

Bone Cyst Symptoms

A bone cyst is a noncancerous bone tumor that develops as a fluid-filled sac, or cyst, within the bone tissue. There are two major forms of bone cysts: unicameral, which can affect people of any age, and aneurysmal, which typically arise in people under age 20, according to MassGeneral Hospital for Children. People who develop bone cyst symptoms should receive further evaluation and care from a doctor.

All About Bone Cysts

I Have a Cyst on My Cheek Bone

Sebaceous cysts typically aren't dangerous, although large cysts, especially on the face, may affect appearance or interfere with daily life. The cyst on your cheek bone will likely diminish with time and proper home care, but ...

What Are the Treatments for a Traumatic Bone Cyst?

Traumatic bone cyst, also known as simple bone cyst, is a relatively common lesion found in the long bones and jaws. According to Brad Neville's "Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology," the traumatic bone cyst is "a benign, empty,...

Causes of a Bone Cyst

Children's Hospital Boston describes a simple, or unicameral, bone cyst as a cavity filled with fluid and lined with fibrous tissue. In children 5 to 15 years old, it is usually found in the long bones such as the femur or hume...

What Are the Treatments for Aneurysmal Bone Cyst?

The aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a destructive bone lesion that has many cystic-like cavities filled with blood. According to Dr Andrew Creager of Duke University, aneurysmal bone cyst represents only 1 percent of primary bo...

Types of Bone Cysts

A bone cyst is a cavity within the bone that is filled with fluid. This is usually joint fluid, but in the case of some bone cysts, it can be blood. Bone cysts are not cancerous, but they can cause damage to the bone by making ...