Presentation
Chronic right forearm pain for three months and relief with analgesics.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Osteoid osteoma - radius
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There is a 4 x 6 mm cortically-based lesion with a central osteolytic (nidus) and peripheral sclerosis in the anterior aspect of the right mid-shaft of the radius.
From the case:
Osteoid osteoma - radius
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A sclerotic lesion with a nidus along with the radius anterior aspect mid-shaft with a central tiny hypointensity (punctate calcification) and perifocal bone edema on the right side.
No significant periosteal reaction is seen.
Case Discussion
Regarding the MRI findings, the typical features of an osteoid osteoma are demonstrated.