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Review
. 2024 Aug;68(5):553-555.
doi: 10.1111/1754-9485.13717. Epub 2024 Jun 25.

Post-traumatic lipid inclusion cyst

Christopher J Rothe  1 , Brahman S Sivakumar  1 , David Graham  1 , Craig A Buchan  1
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Review

Post-traumatic lipid inclusion cyst

Christopher J Rothe et al. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol. 2024 Aug.

Abstract

Post-traumatic lipid inclusion cysts are a rare entity seen following fractures in paediatric patients. They often occur in the distal radius, developing 1-3 months following an extra-articular fracture. Although benign and self-limiting in nature, adequate awareness and accurate radiographic interpretation is key in avoiding further unnecessary non-invasive or invasive investigations. We report on a case of post-traumatic lipid inclusion cyst and review the literature.

Keywords: Post‐traumatic lipid inclusion cyst; post‐traumatic cystic bone lesion.

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