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An Uncommon Cause of Cervical Pain in a Child: Osteoblastoma of the Cervical Spine

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Osteoblastoma in children is a rare diagnosis of primary bone tumors. This case report describes a C5 osteoblastoma in a 12-year-old male patient with upper back and neck pain. While initial radiographs were unrevealing, CT and MRI showed an impinging left C5 pedicle mass, with neural foramina narrowing. Pathology reports confirmed an osteoblastic lesion without malignant characteristics. Infrequent occurrence of osteoblastoma and potentially inconclusive radiographs may lead to diagnostic delays. Thorough evaluation of back pain in pediatric patients is critical in promptly detecting osteoblastoma and other neoplasms.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.100714

Authors: An T Hoang, Cerys Arnold, Kathryn A Szymanski, Dane Van Tassel

Institutions: Creighton University, University of California, Los Angeles, Phoenix Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7118132864