Definition: The Unicameral Bone Cyst or Solitary Bone Cyst is a type of bone tumor. This type of tumor is benign, therefore it is not the type of disease that will spread to other areas. However, a bone cyst can cause destruction of bone and isolated symptoms at the site of the lesion.
The most common problem that a bone cyst will cause is weakening of the bone. This may lead to increased susceptibility to fracture at that location. Because of this, the bone cyst may need to be treated in the operating room to prevent a fracture. Sometimes the bone cyst will not be found until after a fracture has happened, this is called a pathologic fracture.
Also Known As: Solitary Bone Cyst, UBC
