Osteoid Osteoma

Osteoid osteoma is a benign bone tumor found almost exclusively in adolescents and young adults.

Symptoms

The symptom of osteoid osteoma is pain. It is typically worse at night and improves with NSAIDs such as Motrin.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis can be made with plain radiograph films. Computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to make a precise diagnosis. If the imaging features are consistent with osteoid osteoma, a biopsy is usually not warranted.

Treatment

The most common treatment for osteoid osteoma is percutaneous (through the skin) ablation.