Long bone surface osteomas: imaging features that may help avoid unnecessary biopsies

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1998 Sep;171(3):775-8. doi: 10.2214/ajr.171.3.9725315.

Abstract

Objective: Our purpose is to show that a combination of imaging techniques and periodic radiologic follow-up offers an alternative to biopsy in certain patients with long bone surface osteomas.

Conclusion: Asymptomatic lesions that are consistent with osteoma on a combination of imaging studies can be followed up clinically and radiographically, allowing patients to avoid unnecessary biopsies.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biopsy
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoma / diagnosis*
  • Osteosarcoma, Juxtacortical / diagnosis