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  • Title: Expansion of an osteoarthritic cyst associated with wear debris: a case report.
    Author: Crawford R, Sabokbar A, Wulke A, Murray DW, Athanasou NA.
    Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br; 1998 Nov; 80(6):990-3. PubMed ID: 9853490.
    Abstract:
    We present a case in which the growth of an intraosseous cyst arising from the proximal tibiofibular joint appeared to have been increased by polyethylene wear particles from a medial unicompartmental knee replacement. Histological examination of the cyst wall showed a histiocytic response associated with numerous polyethylene wear particles. This case demonstrates that there is a direct communication between the joint cavity and the cyst. Such communication is probably through openings in the articular cartilage large enough to allow the passage of these particles.
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