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Synonyms and keywords: Osteoma osteoid; OO; Osteoid osteomas

Overview

Osteoid osteoma is the third most common benign bone tumor. Its incidence is 11% among the benign tumors and 3% among all primary bone tumors. Adolescents and children are most affected by osteoid osteoma. Men are more commonly affected than women, with a 6:4 ratio. Osteoid osteoma is a benign osteoblastic tumor that was first described in 1930 by Bergstrand. Jaffe described it in 1935 and was the first to recognize it as a unique entity. Osteoid osteomas are usually smaller than 1.5-2 cm and characterized by an osteoid-rich nidus in a highly loose, vascular connective tissue. The nidus is well demarcated and may contain a variable amount of calcification. Surrounding the nidus is a zone of sclerotic but otherwise normal bone. Osteoid osteoma can occur anywhere. Osteoid osteoma is usually occur in the cortex of the shafts of long bones more than 50% of the cases. It is seen in the metadiphyseal regions of large bones of the femur, tibia, and humerus. About 20% percent of the lesions involve posterior element of the spine. The hallmark of osteoid osteoma is intense nocturnal limb pain which is relieved by low doses of salicylates and local tenderness. If left untreated, osteoid osteoma progression occurs slow and is then followed by restricted range of motion, possible pathologic fracture, or spontaneous regression. The medical therapy for osteoid osteoma is NSAIDs and the mainstay of treatment is surgery.

The lower extremities are the most common sites of osteoid osteomas. The femur, particularly the intertrochanteric or intracapsular regions of the hip, is affected in two thirds of cases.

Historical Perspective

In 1930, Dr. Bergstrand, a German physician, first described osteoid osteoma in 1930.^[1]
In 1935, Dr.Henry Jaffe, an American pathologist first described osteoid osteoma as a benign bone tumor.^[2]
In 1953, Dr. Jaffe coined the term nidus, which was described as the “core”, referring to the tumor itself and is composed of bone at various stages of maturity within a highly vascular connective tissue stroma.^[3]
In 1954, Dahlin and Johnson added the term giant osteoid osteomas.^[4]
In 1966, Dr.Edeiken classifed osteoid osteomas into three types.^[2]

Classification

Osteoid Osteoma can be classified based on location and imaging findings.

Anatomical Classification

Based on Location:^[5]^[6]

Type of osteoid osteoma	Characteristics

Intracortical	Dense sclerosis around the nidus
Periosteal	Periosteal reaction
Cancellous (medullary)	Produces very little reactive bone
Subarticular	Simulates arthritis as it produces synovial reactions

Enneking (MSTS) Staging System

The Enneking surgical staging system (also known as the MSTS system) for benign musculoskeletal tumors based on radiographic characteristics of the tumor host margin.^[7]
It is widely accepted and routinely used classification.

Stages	Description

1	Latent: Well demarcated borders
2	Active: Indistinct borders
3	Aggressive: Indistinct borders

Pathophysiology

The exact etiology of osteoid osteoma is unknown.^[8]
Osteoid osteoma arises from the osteoblasts.
Osteoid osteoma consists of radially oriented trabeculae of surrounding reactive bone, indicating an increased pressure in the vascular nidus.
This arrangement of the bony trabeculae is due to the stresses placed on them.
This increased pressure is due to vasodilatation and edema is which stimulate intraosseous nerve endings, generating pain.^[9]
In addiition, the pain is also attributed to increased local concentration of prostaglandin E2, COX1 & 2 expression; and increased number and size of unmyelinated nerve fibers within the nidus.
Osteoid osteomas are usually cortical lesions but they can occur anywhere within the bone including medullary, subperiosteal (most common in talus), and intracapsular area.
More than 50 percent of osteoid osteomas occur in lower extremity of long bones.^[2]^[10]
It most commonly affects the metadiaphysis of the femur and tibia.
About 20 percent of osteoid osteomas occur in the posterior elements of the spine.

Genetics

The structural chromosomal alterations involving 22q13.1 in osteoid osteoma may affect critical genes involved in the regulation of cell proliferation, such as the YWHAH gene.^[11]
YWHAH gene codes for a 14-3-3 family members of dimeric phosphoserine-binding proteins that participate in signal transduction and checkpoint control pathways.
Their primary function is to inhibit apoptosis.
Another gene mapped in this region is PDGFB that codes for a platelet-derived growth factor, a beta polypeptide (simian sarcoma viral [v-sis] oncogene homolog), a potent mitogen for cells of mesenchymal origin and involved in the transformation process.

Causes

The cause of osteoid osteoma has not been identified.^[12]

Differentiating ((Page name)) from Other Diseases

Osteoid osteoma must be differentiated from other diseases that cause night-pain, soft tissue swelling, and bowing deformity such as other osteogenic tumors, osteoblastoma, bone abscess (Brodie abscess), osteosarcoma, and enostosis.^[13]^[14]


Differential Diagnosis	Similar Features	Differentiating Features

Osteoblastoma	Benign, male predilection, and also present in long bones	In osteoblastoma, differentiating features include: uncommon tumor, affect the axial skeleton more frequently, lesions are typically larger than 2 cm, but more importantly osteoid osteoma can only be distinguished from osteoblastoma by imaging features
Brodie abscess	Present in children, limb pain, and ocassionaly affects long bones	In Brodie abscess, differentiating features include: fever, subacute onset, and location is usually affects the metaphysis of tubular bones
Osteosarcoma	Affects same group of population (children and adolescents), patients usually present with bone pain, and the location is usually long bones	In osteosarcoma, differentiating features include: malignancy, infiltration to surrounding tissue, and elevation of serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
Enostosis	Affects same group of population (children and adolescents), small size, and the location is usually long bones	In enostosis, differentiating features,include: pathognomonic radiological appearance and incidental finding

Epidemiology and Demographics

Osteoid osteoma is the third most common benign bone tumor.^[15]^[16]
Its incidence is 11% among the benign tumors and 3% among all primary bone tumors.^[17]
Adolescents and children are most affected by osteoid osteoma.
The age distribution of osteoid osteoma is between 5-22 years.^[18]
The mean age of the patients with osteoid osteoma is 12 years (range, 8-35 years).^[18]
Men are more commonly affected than women, with a 6:4 ratio.^[18]
There is no racial predilection to osteoid osteoma.

Risk Factors

There are no established risk factors for osteoid osteoma.^[19]

Screening

There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for osteoid osteoma.

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

The natural history of untreated osteoid osteoma is toward spontaneous regression, it is taken an average of 6 years.^[20]
During this period, the nidus gradually begins to calcify; afterwards, ossify, and, finally, blends into sclerotic surrounding bone.
The local pain gradually diminishes over time.
Common complications of osteoid osteoma includes pathological fracture, stress fracture, and muscle atrophy.
Prognosis is generally excellent after surgery.
Local recurrence is rare but may occur 6 months after surgery.

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

CT scan is the diagnostic study of choice for the diagnosis of osteoid osteoma.
CT findings include:^[21]
- Sharp round lesion which is less than 2 cm in diameter.
- Osteoid osteoma has a homogeneous dense center.
- Sclerotic reactive bone surrounding the nidus is seen.
- A 1.5 mm peripheral radiolucent zone is seen.
- Furthermore, a central sclerotic is noted.

History and Symptoms

The majority of patients with osteoid osteoma have localized pain that worsens at night.^[22]
The pain is relieved by salicylates.
Swelling
Intra-articular lesions present with:
- Limb deformity
- Abnormal gait
Lesions invloving spine present as back pain.

Physical Examination

Patients with osteoid osteoma usually appears well.
Common physical examination findings of osteoblastoma include:^[23]
- Palpable bone deformity
- swelling
- Erythema
- Tenderness
If the lesion is in proximity to a joint, findings include:
- Effusion
- Contracture
- Abnormal gait
- Muscle atrophy
If the lesion involves spine, findings include:
- Postural scoliosis
- Paravertebral muscle spasm

Laboratory Findings

There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with osteoid osteoma.

Electrocardiogram

There are no ECG findings associated with osteoid osteoma.

X-ray

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Osteoid osteoma: A well circumscribed lucent region with a central sclerotic dot.Source: Case courtesy of A.Prof Frank Gaillard, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 28806

3 views of affected bone or joint are recommended.^[24]
Radiological findings for osteoid osteoma include:
- Intensely reactive bone
- Radiolucent nidus

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

Ultrasound findings associated with osteoid osteoma, include:^[25]

Focal cortical irregularity
Adjacent hypoechoic synovitis
Hypoechogenecity with posterior acoustic enhancement
On Doppler ultrasound, osteoid osteoma may appear as a hypervascular nidus.

CT scan

Osteoid osteoma showing a lucent nidus on proximal femur.Source: Case courtesy of A.Prof Frank Gaillard, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 28806

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CT scan is the study of choice for the diagnosis of osteoid osteoma.
CT findings include:^[26]
- Sharp round lesion which is less than 2 cm in diameter.
- Osteoid osteoma has a homogeneous dense center.
- Sclerotic reactive bone surrounding the nidus is seen.
- A 1.5 mm peripheral radiolucent zone is seen.
- Furthermore, a central sclerotic is noted.

MRI

MRI is usually not recommended as it can mimic aggressive lesions.

Other Imaging Findings

Radionuclide Scanning

Radionuclide scans are reliable tools when radiographic findings are not diagnostic.^[27]^[28]^[29]
Bone scan findings include:
- Intense hot area of focal uptake at the nidus.
- Low uptake in reactive zone known as the double-density sign.

Other Diagnostic Studies

Biopsy

Osteoid Osteoma Gross Appearnace.Source: Case courtesy of A.Prof Frank Gaillard, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 28806

Osteoid Osteoma histology.[Source: By No machine-readable author provided. Nephron assumed (based on copyright claims). - No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0]

Biopsy may be helpful in the diagnosis of osteoid osteoma.
Biopsy demonstrates the following features:
- Nidus usually about 1.5-2cms, brownish-red, mottled, and gritty lesion that is distinct from the surrounding bone.
- Network of interconnecting bone, widened vessels, osteoblasts, and bone matrix
- Fibrinoid margin with areas of angiogenesis
- Adjacent sclerosis
On histological examination:
- Osteoid and woven bone lined with osteoblasts and richly innervated with surrounding hypervascular connective tissue with osteoclasts is seen.
Osteoid osteoma do not malignantly transform.

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Clinical observation and NSAID administration.^[6]^[30]
- NSAIDs are 1st line and will lead to a dramatic decrease in symptoms.
- About 50% of the patients can be treated with NSAIDs alone.
- NSAIDs are also indicated for painful spine lesions without scoliosis.
- The natural course of osteoid osteomas is spontaneous regression. However, NSAIDs may accelerate this process.^[31]^[32]^[31]
- Fingertip lesions (distal phalanx) may not respond to NSAIDs.

Surgery

Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for [disease or malignancy].^[6]^[33]^[6]^[31]

Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Indications

Failure of medical management
Periarticular lesions which increase the risk of cartilage injury and premature degenerative disease.
Spinal lesions depending on the location of the lesion and proximity to neural elements

Contraindications

Lesions close to spinal cord or nerve roots

Technique

It is done under CT guidance
Probing is done at 80-90 deg C for 6 minutes to produce a 1cm zone of necrosis

Outcomes

90% of patients are successfully treated with 1-2 sessions of RFA.
10-15% recurrence rate.

Surgical Resection with Currettage