Osteoid osteoma - radius

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Chronic forearm pain for 2 months. Relief with analgesics.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
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There is evidence of cortical based small lytic lesion (5 x 5mm) with central tiny punctate calcification in the anterior aspect of left mid shaft of radius. No significant periosteal reaction is seen. 
Rest of the bones are intact

Case Discussion

The features are typical for osteoid osteoma.

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