Presentation
Ongoing pain of the right knee and hip for 4 months with intermittent limping.
Patient Data
Age: 12 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Osteoid osteoma
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Diffuse cortical thickening of medial aspect of right upper femoral shaft is noted with faintly visualized lucency within the cortical thickening.
From the case:
Osteoid osteoma
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CT confirms the diffuse cortical thickening of medial cortex of right upper femoral shaft with a central lucent nidus.
Case Discussion
CT is the investigation of choice which shows diffuse cortical thickening and a lucent nidus within.
Treatment options include percutaneous radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, core drill excision or laser photocoagulation.
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