Intraepiphyseal osteoid osteoma of the distal femur in an 8-year-old girl.
A case of osteoid osteoma occurring in the distal femoral epiphysis of an 8-year-old girl is presented. The rare occurrence of this lesion is discussed together with the importance of establishing a definitive diagnosis. The surgical approach and role of the image intensifier are presented.
D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004838:Epiphyses; D005260:Female; D005266:Femoral Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010017:Osteoma, Osteoid / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement