Benign osteoid-producing bone lesions: update on imaging and treatment

Area of Science:

• Musculoskeletal Radiology
• Oncology

Background:

• Benign osteoid-producing osseous tumors are common in musculoskeletal radiology.
• Enostoses are highly prevalent, while osteomas, osteoid osteomas, and osteoblastomas are less frequently diagnosed.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive overview of benign osteoid-producing osseous tumors.
• To discuss clinical presentation, histology, imaging findings, treatment, and prognosis for each tumor type.
• To highlight current imaging techniques and treatments.

Main Methods:

• Review of literature on benign osteoid-producing osseous tumors.
• Discussion of typical clinical, histological, and imaging features.
• Emphasis on contemporary diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.

Main Results:

• Enostoses are the most common benign osteoid-producing tumor.
• Osteomas, osteoid osteomas, and osteoblastomas present distinct characteristics.
• Current imaging and treatment strategies offer improved management.

Conclusions:

• Accurate diagnosis of these tumors relies on integrating clinical, histological, and imaging data.
• Modern imaging and treatment approaches enhance patient outcomes for benign osteoid-producing osseous tumors.