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Osteoid osteoma (gross pathology)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Resected fibula

Patient Data

Age: 18 years
Gender: Female
pathology

The photograph shows an osteoid osteoma removed from the fibula of an 18 y/o female. The lesion is located largely within the thickened cortex and partially in the medullary cavity.

Case Discussion

Case reproduced with permission, courtesy of Dr. Katharina Glatz, Basel, Switzerland, Pathorama.ch (original case at webpathology.com is here).  All rights reserved; please see original case for copyright information. 

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