Osteoid osteoma - tibia

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Leg pain. Referred from private institution. Abnormal plain film (not available).

Patient Data

Age: 14 years old
Gender: Male
ct

Sclerotic cortical lesion with lucency and a tiny central ossific focus. Nocturnal pain improved with NSAIDs.

Case Discussion

Features here are of an osteoid osteoma. Bone scan (not available) demonstrated increased uptake. RF ablation was performed with good success.

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