Case Report

Triquetral Osteoid Osteoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Abstract

Background: Osteoid osteoma (OO) is a benign osteoblastic neoplasm, mostly occurring in long bones of lower extremity. Its manifestation in unusual locations can be a diagnostic challenge and distressing for patients. OO in carpal bones is uncommon; its occurrence in triquetrum is even more so.
Case Presentation: This study reports on a nineteen-year-old female with history of wrist pain for 4 years. She had sustained trauma to the same wrist before commencing of pain. Patient's pain was unresponsive to conservative treatments. Her routine x-rays were mostly interpreted as normal and obtaining further imaging helped us in diagnosis of OO of triquetrum. Surgical resection of the nidus was performed.
Conclusions: Manifestation of OO in small carpal bones may not be typical; identifying the lesion or nidus could be challenging. Whatever unusual the location or presentation of such lesions may be, obtaining advanced imaging can be of significant help; therefore, we suggest clinicians to have low threshold in ordering advanced imaging specifically in patients suffering from chronic pain. Also, persistent history of nocturnal pain is a sign which is worth attention.

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DOI https://doi.org/10.18502/jost.v4i2.2963
Keywords
Osteoid osteoma Bone tumor Diagnosis Carpal bones Triquetrum Bone

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Farzan M, Farhoud A, Zarei M, Khan F, Firoozabadi M. Triquetral Osteoid Osteoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma. J Orthop Spine Trauma. 2020;4(2):35-37.