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Eighteen-year anamnesis of osteoid osteoma--a diagnostic problem?
1Chirurgische Universitätsklinik, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Krankenanstalten Bergmannsheil, Bochum, Federal Republic of Germany.
Abstract:
The 18-year history of osteoid osteoma in a woman aged 43 is presented. The typical physical and radiographic findings are described. Total removal of the tumor resulted in prompt and permanent relief of symptoms. Diagnosis, histopathology, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the tumor are discussed.