Osteoid osteoma in unusual locations: detection and diagnosis.
We have reported two unusual cases of osteoid osteoma in small bones of the hand and foot. The roentgenographic appearance of a radiolucent area with a sclerotic rim in these regions and in the proper clinical setting must raise the possibility of osteoid osteoma. Computerized tomography can accurately demonstrate the highly vascular nidus.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002111:Calcaneus; D002348:Carpal Bones; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010017:Osteoma, Osteoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography