Presentation
Pain in the arm associated with swelling.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Osteoid osteoma
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X-ray shows a sclerotic cortical thickening of the mid shaft of the ulna with a lucent area within representing a nidus. Soft tissue swelling is noted at the site of thickening.
Rest of the bones appear normal.
From the case:
Osteoid osteoma
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Red arrow: cortical thickening
Yellow arrow: nidus
Case Discussion
Case of osteoid osteoma, which account for 10% of benign bone tumors with a higher incidence in young males.
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