J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1980 Jun;15(2):366-369. 10.4055/jkoa.1980.15.2.366.

Solitary Bone Cyst of the Capitate: A Case Report

• Yang YS
• Lee WG
• Lee CS

• KMID: 2456496
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1980.15.2.366

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.

Keyword

Solitary bone cyst; Capitate

MeSH Terms

Bone Cysts*
Child
Curettage
Humans