Osteoid Osteoma

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Osteoid Osteoma


  • solitary benign tumour of abnormally dense bone
  • characteristically painful
  • usually affects femur or tibia

History

  • pain
    • severe
    • worse at night
    • relieved by aspirin

Histology

  • central 'nidus'
    • vascular fibrous tissue
    • bone trabeculae
 

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