Percutaneous extraction of an osteoid osteoma of the lumbar spine under CT guidance.
We report one case of percutaneous extraction of an osteoid osteoma of the lumbar spine under CT guidance. We describe the procedure of nidus extraction. This technique allows precise removal of the nidus with pathologic verification after extraction.
Service Central de Radiologie, C.H.U. Purpan, Toulouse, France.
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Poey
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Clement
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Baunin
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Assoun
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Puget-Mechinaud
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Giron
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Joomye
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Chicoisne
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Bonnevialle
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Railhac
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D008297:Male; D010017:Osteoma, Osteoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed