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Osteoid osteoma in the tibia: Case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Osteoid osteoma (OO) is a benign osteoblastic bone tumor, most frequently affecting young male patients. It is commonly seen in the 2nd & 3rd decades, more often between 5-30 years.It involves the appendicular skeleton & the spine more often, rarely the flat bones & unheard in the membranous bones. Many forms of treatment are available but the classical method of treatment is surgical excision. We at Avicenna Military Hospital report such a case of osteoid osteoma of tibia in a 43 year old female treated with surgical excision. Patient was pain free with no signs of recurrence after two years.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Author: Mohamed Daoudi

Institution: Cadi Ayyad University

Language: English

Topic: Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7103760902

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