Osteoid osteoma

Case contributed by Rish Ratnalingam
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

6 month history of back pain.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
ct

Thin slice axial CT images through the T12 vertebral body demonstrates a well circumscribed, 7mm lucent lesion within the left pedicle. There is a central nidus associated with this lesion with some mild surrounding sclerosis.

Case Discussion

The clinical history and appearances of the lesion favors a diagnosis of an osteoid osteoma.

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