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Simple bone cyst (SBC) in children and young adults − diagnosis and treatment. Review

2025 · Nowa Stomatologia · Vol 30, pp. 141-147 · 0 citations

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The aim of this study was to present the recommended diagnostic and treatment methods based on the literature, and a review of the literature available in the PubMed and EMbase databases in English was review.

Abstract

A solitary bone cyst SBC is a pseudocyst devoid of epithelial tissue. Nearly 90% of cases are located in long bones, primarily the humerus and femur. Only about 10% of cases involve the maxilla and mandible. SBC is most often detected in children and young adults in their second decade of life. SBC is generally asymptomatic, usually discovered incidentally during a routine radiological assessment. The etiology and pathogenesis of SBC are still unknown. Diagnosis requires correlation of clinical, radiological, and histological features. Currently, the gold standard for treatment is surgery, which includes inspection of the cyst cavity and gentle curettage, with possible microscopic examination if material is present. The aim of this study was to present the recommended diagnostic and treatment methods based on the literature. A review of the literature available in the PubMed and EMbase databases in English was review. Articles published in English between 2005 and 2025 were included. The review included original papers, literature reviews, and recommendations.

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