Scanning electron microscopy of osteoid osteoma.
We have examined the organic components of the nidus of an osteoid osteoma in 4 patients using scanning electron microscopy. Different organisation of the osteoblastic cells and of the fibrous structures of the osteoid matrix in different zones was demonstrated. These findings indicated a greater degree of immaturity in the centre, as compared with the peripheral area where the process of differentiation was more evident.
Institute of Orthopaedics, University of Sassari, Italy.
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Fadda
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Zirattu
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Laneri
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De Santis
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001857:Bone Matrix / Q000648:ultrastructure; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D010006:Osteoblasts / Q000648:ultrastructure; D010017:Osteoma, Osteoid / Q000648:ultrastructure*