title: Osteoid osteoma of the elbow: a report of six cases.
abstract: We report six cases of osteoid osteoma of the elbow. Elbow pain was the presenting complaint in all of these young adult patients. A variety of diagnoses were entertained, and four patients underwent surgical procedures that were not helpful. Although an abnormality was identified on plain x-ray films, tomograms and a bone scan were helpful in isolating the lesion. A CT scan proved valuable in two cases. Complete en bloc excision relieved pain and improved function in each case.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, CA.
authors.forename: N Y
authors.initials: NY
authors.lastname: Otsuka
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Hastings
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Fornasier
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010017:Osteoma, Osteoid / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography