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Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences | Volume-5 | Issue-04
Surgical management of osteoid osteoma of proximal femur- A case report
Dr. Balaji. B, Dr. Hitesh Bhandari, Dr. K.Venkatachalam, Dr. Navin kumar, Dr. Karthikeyan. R
Published: April 29, 2017 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sajb.2017.v05i04.008
Pages: 311-313
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Abstract
A 14 year old male presented with nocturnal proximal right thigh pain of 6 months duration. Pain was relieved with salicylates and NSAIDS. clinically and roentgenographically, a diagnosis of osteoid osteoma was made. Surgical excision was opted for and the excised lesion sent for HPE. HPE report was in concurrence with the clinical diagnosis. Surgical excision with C-arm targeting gives excellent results in the management of the benign osteoid osteoma lesion with minimal patient morbidity.