Osteoid osteoma of the axis

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Pediatric oncology

Background:

• Osteoid osteoma is a benign bone tumor.
• Tumors of the axis lamina can cause neck pain and torticollis.
• Surgical intervention is often required for symptomatic lesions.

Observation:

• A 15-year-old male presented with torticollis and localized pain.
• The patient had an osteoid osteoma of the right lamina of the axis.
• No neurological deficits were present.

Findings:

• En-bloc resection of the osteoid osteoma was performed.
• Laminoplasty with autogenous iliac crest bone graft was utilized.
• 14-month follow-up demonstrated complete pain resolution.
• Excellent incorporation of the iliac crest graft was observed.

Implications:

• Surgical resection and reconstruction is an effective treatment for axis osteoid osteoma.
• This approach can successfully alleviate pain and restore function.
• Preservation of neurological function is achievable with appropriate surgical technique.