What is the long-term outlook for a child with a unicameral bone cyst?
Prognosis for a unicameral bone cyst is generally good. Most of these cysts do heal with proper treatment and if left alone, most heal spontaneously by the time the skeleton ceases to grow. Recurrence can, however, occur. Continuous follow-up care is essential for the successful treatment of this kind of bone cyst. A schedule of follow-up care should be determined by your child’s physician and other members of your care team to monitor ongoing response to treatment and possible late effects of treatment.
