The Radiology Partners (RP) MSK National Subspecialty Division (NSD) presents our newest Rad to Rad Learning case.
Peer Learning Opportunity
Common benign bone tumors in young adults and adolescents are painful and can be radiographically occult.
Osteoid Osteoma
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Practical Insights
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- Cortical thickening in a young adult or adolescent should be on your differential.
- More common in males.
- Treatment may include ablation.
- Look for small radiolucent nidus <2cm.
- Differential diagnosis should include stress fracture and infection.
- Presents with night pain relieved by NSAIDs.
Takeaway: To confirm diagnosis, get a CT!
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