Non-ossifying fibroma

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

The frontal, and lateral radiographs demonstrate a multiloculated lucent lesion with a sclerotic peripheral rim on the anteromedial aspect of the proximal tibial diaphysis. No tibial or fibular fracture seen.

ct

The bone lesion measures 4.5x2x1.8 cm, located eccentrically in the proximal cortical tibial diaphysis with cortical thinning. No cortical breach or periosteal reaction. No adjacent soft tissue abnormality.

Case Discussion

Radiographic and CT appearances are consistent with a non-ossifying fibroma  (incidental finding).

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.