Osteoid osteoma of the femoral neck

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Intractable left hip pain for six months.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female

There is a 3*4 mm cortically based lesion with a central osteolytic (nidus) and peripheral sclerosis in the medial femur neck on the left side.

Sclerotic lesion of the medial femoral neck with a central nidus and perifocal bone edema on the left side.

Case Discussion

Regarding the CT and MRI findings, the typical features of an osteoid osteoma are demonstrated.

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