Case report: unicameral bone cysts in a young patient with acquired generalized lipodystrophy.
Clin Orthop Relat Res
; 468(5): 1440-6, 2010 May.
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ABSTRACT
We report the case of a 13-year-old boy with bilateral distal femoral unicameral bone cysts (UBCs) associated with acquired generalized lipodystrophy. As opposed to congenital generalized lipodystrophy, cystic bone lesions in acquired generalized lipodystrophy are rare. After radiographic and histologic confirmation of the UBCs, we performed percutaneous intramedullary decompression, curettage, and grafting. UBCs can be an important manifestation of acquired generalized lipodystrophy. Cystic bone lesions appear to be less common in acquired generalized lipodystrophy than in congenital generalized lipodystrophy, and intramedullary adipose tissue loss may be a predisposing factor for the development of bone lesions in patients with acquired generalized lipodystrophy. When evaluating a patient with lipodystrophy, doctors should recognize the clinical course may include the development of UBCs.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cistos Ósseos
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Lipodistrofia Generalizada Congênita
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Fêmur
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Orthop Relat Res
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos