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[Osteoid osteoma in the hip of 12-year-old girl]
Louise Klingenberg1, Lars Konradsen
1Ordrupvej 48A, 4.mf, DK-2920 Charlottenlund. l_klingenberg@webspeed.dk
Abstract:
Osteoid osteoma is a benign skeletal tumour most commonly located in the cortex of long bones and easily diagnosed with distinct symptoms and radiographic appearance. The less common peri-articular location presents a diagnostic difficulty due to its non-specific symptoms and the absence of radiological findings in the early state. This often leads to a delay in the final diagnosis and treatment. A case review of a young girl diagnosed with periarticular osteoid osteoma of the acetabulum is reported.
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