Presentation
6 month history of back pain.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Osteoid osteoma
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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.