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Possible pathogenesis of calcaneal bone cysts

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Abstract

Introduction

Recent literature indicates that calcaneal bone cysts have different clinical features compared to long bone cysts. Yet, previous studies have mainly focused on pathogenesis of long bone cysts. In this study, the pathogenesis of calcaneal bone cysts was investigated from radiological and pathological findings.

Materials and methods

Patients comprised 18 males and 6 females diagnosed with calcaneal bone cysts at a median age ± standard deviation of 13.0 ± 3.6 years. Plain radiographs, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, cystography, bone scintigraphy, and pathology were reviewed.

Results

All cysts occupied the central triangular area of the bone, with six extending posteriorly and two developing anteriorly. Fifteen of 20 cases (75%) showed the expanded foramen structures at the anterior margin of the posterior facet. According to cystography, four cysts showed absence of leakage to subtalar joint. Cystic fluid caused chronic haemorrhaging in 18 cases and pathologically detected cholesterol clefts were noted in 14 cases.

Discussion

The location of the expanded foramen structures was consistent with the nutrient foramens of the sinus tarsi artery in the unaffected population. Hence, initial cysts may originate from the collapse of the sinus tarsi artery. Subsequent haemorrhage may extend into the central triangle area, which is biomechanically free of stress. Because of poor bone remodelling, degenerative change of the haemorrhage is prolonged. The results of this study showed that circulation collapse of the sinus tarsi artery and mechanical factors are important in the formation of calcaneal bone cysts.

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    Manabu Hoshi, Naoto Oebisu, Tadashi Iwai, Akiyoshi Shimatani, Naoki Takada, Masanari Aono, Makoto Ieguchi, Masatsugu Takami & Hiroaki Nakamura

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Hoshi, M., Oebisu, N., Iwai, T. et al. Possible pathogenesis of calcaneal bone cysts. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 140, 1303–1310 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-019-03299-0

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