In simple words: A solitary bone cyst is a fluid-filled hole in the bone. It's not cancerous and is most often found in the long bones of young people. It can also affect the hand and usually the right hand in this case.

Solitary bone cyst, right hand. A solitary bone cyst is a benign, fluid-filled cavity within a bone.It most commonly occurs in the long bones of children and adolescents, particularly the humerus and femur, but can also occur in the hand.

Example 1: A 10-year-old boy presents with pain and swelling in his right hand after falling from his bicycle.X-rays reveal a solitary bone cyst in the metacarpal bone., A 15-year-old girl experiences a pathological fracture of her right hand after minimal trauma. Imaging studies identify a pre-existing solitary bone cyst as the cause of the fracture. , An adult patient reports chronic pain in the right hand. Further examination including imaging reveals the presence of a Solitary bone cyst, leading to a diagnosis of M85.441.

Documentation should include details of the patient's symptoms, the location of the cyst, the diagnostic methods used (physical exam, imaging, biopsy), and the treatment plan.If a fracture is present, this should also be documented.