Osteoblastoma Flashcards
1
Q
locally
A
aggressive benign osteoblastic tumor of bone
2
Q
vs. Osteoid Osteoma
A
nidus >2cm
3
Q
epidemiology
A
2:1 M:F 10-30yrs
4
Q
location
A
mc posterior elements of spine
5
Q
associated conditions
A
- oncogenic osteomalacia
- secondary ABC (10-40% ass with secondary ABC)
6
Q
Symptoms
A
slowly progressive dull aching pain, not relieved by NSAIDS
-poss neuro symptoms with spine involvment
