Osteoid osteoma (patient information)

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Overview

An osteoid osteoma is a benign (noncancerous) bone tumor that usually develops in long bones, such as femur, tibial and phalanges. Although osteoid osteomas can cause pain and discomfort, they do not spread throughout the body. Osteoid osteomas mainly affect adolescents.

What are the symptoms of Osteoid osteoma?

Osteomas are usually present with night limb pain and swelling. In some cases, a person will suffer from bowing deformity before seeing a doctor for diagnosis.

Who is at highest risk?

Children and adolescents.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of osteoid osteoma consists on early detection of symptoms. Any time a bulk deformity appears, go to see a orthopedics specialist. Diagnosis of osteoma is incidental, but sometimes CT scan and x-ray can be useful.

When to seek urgent medical care?

Call your Orthopedics specialist if symptoms of osteoid osteoma occur, such as nocturnal limb pain (relieved by low doses of salicylates) and local tenderness.

Treatment Options

Patients with osteoid osteoma have a multiple treatment options. The selection depends on the patient. The conservative option is support treatment with NSAIDs. Before treatment starts, ask your health care team about possible side effects and how treatment may change your normal activities. Surgery is the main treatment for most cases of osteoid osteoma.

Diseases with similar symptoms

• Osteosarcoma
• Osteoblastoma
• Stress fracture
• Bone abscess

Where to find medical care for Osteoid Osteoma?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Osteoid osteoma

Prevention of Osteoid Osteoma

There is no prevention for osteoid osteoma.

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

The prognosis of osteoma will depends on location and adjacent structures to the tumor.