Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 25, 2026
02:30
Endoscopic Approach for Colloid Cyst Resection
Published on: May 23, 2025
Traumatic bone cyst: a retrospective study of 21 cases
Isidoro Cortell-Ballester1, Rui Figueiredo, Leonardo Berini-Aytés
1Master of Oral Surgery and Implantology, University of Barcelona Dental School, Spain.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal
|February 17, 2009
Summary
Traumatic bone cysts are often found incidentally and present as empty cavities. Surgical curettage leads to excellent bone healing and a low recurrence rate, making it an effective treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dental Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Traumatic bone cysts (TBCs) are benign, intraosseous jaw lesions of unknown etiology.
- While often asymptomatic, they can present with subtle clinical and radiological signs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the clinical, radiological, and surgical features of traumatic bone cysts.
- To evaluate treatment outcomes and prognosis following surgical intervention.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective observational study of 21 TBC cases.
- Diagnosis based on clinical, radiological (panoramic, periapical X-rays, CT), and surgical findings.
- Descriptive statistical analysis of patient and lesion characteristics.
Main Results:
- Female predominance (14:7) with a mean age of 26.5 years.
- Most TBCs were incidental radiological findings; 23.8% had a history of trauma.
- Surgical exploration revealed empty cavities in 90.5% of cases; complete bone healing observed post-curettage.
Conclusions:
- Traumatic bone cysts are typically asymptomatic, discovered incidentally.
- Surgical curettage is effective, promoting bone regeneration with a low relapse rate.
- Conservative management with curettage is recommended; alternative treatments reserved for recurrent cases.