Presentation
Left-sided craniofacial pain, exacerbated in the evenings.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Osteoid osteoma of the left temporal bone






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CT imaging demonstrates a lytic bone lesion located within the petrous region of the temporal bone showing a central calcified nidus and accompanied by marked adjacent bone expansion and sclerosis.
Case Discussion
Osteoid osteoma of the temporal bone is rare. Characteristic radiological features include lytic lesion with central nidus surrounded by extensive bony sclerosis.