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A Simple Bone Cyst of the Acromion: Case Report
Recep Öztürk1, Emin Kürşat Bulut1, Ömer Faruk Ateş2
1Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ancara, Turquia.
Revista Brasileira De Ortopedia
|May 3, 2021
Summary
Simple bone cysts are rare in the scapula, with none previously reported in the acromion. This study details a successful treatment using curettage and xenografting for an acromial bone cyst.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Skeletal Pathology
Background:
- Simple bone cysts (SBCs) are uncommon in the scapula.
- Acromial SBCs have not been previously documented in medical literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the first known case of a simple bone cyst in the acromion.
- To describe the successful surgical management and outcomes of this rare condition.
Main Methods:
- A 24-year-old female patient with an acromial lesion underwent surgical intervention.
- Treatment involved curettage of the cyst and bone grafting with xenograft material.
Main Results:
- The patient experienced a satisfactory recovery with full range of motion.
- No recurrence of the simple bone cyst was observed at the six-month postoperative follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Curettage and xenografting represent a viable and effective treatment for acromial simple bone cysts.
- This case expands the known anatomical locations for simple bone cysts and their successful management.
