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Bone Cyst Unicameral or Simple

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Description: What is a unicameral bone cyst? A unicameral bone cyst, otherwise known as a simple bone cyst, is a fluid-filled cavity in the bone, lined by compressed fibrous tissue. It usually occurs in the long bones of a growing child, especially the upper part of the humerus (50 - 60% of the time) or the upper part of the femur (25-30 % of the time). Other bones, however, can be affected. Boston Children's Hospital

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Added: Sun Nov 12 2006
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