Osteoid osteoma of the femoral neck

Case contributed by Rania Adel Anan
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left hip pain and limp.

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Female

A small, well-defined, cortical-based osteolytic lesion showing a central dot of mineralization is seen at the medial aspect of the left femoral neck and is associated with cortical reactive sclerosis.

Annotated image

Annotated images showing the characteristic lucent nidus of osteoid osteoma.

Case Discussion

Typical CT appearance of an osteoid osteoma.

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