"Diagnosis is one of exclusion, e.g. trauma, osteomyelitis, tumour or bone dysplasia."
Expected headings
"Location"
"Plain radiograph / CT"
"Bone scintigraphy"
"There are only a few sporadic documented cases, which suggest predominantly adult onset, with a recognised female predilection in adults 2,5."
"Usually unifocal tibial mid diaphysis, and can also affect the femur and fibula, sometimes unilateral (monomelic), or sometimes bilateral and asymmetrical 1,2. There are no specific radiographic features 3."
"There is no consensus on treatment. NSAIDs and corticosteroids may provide symptomatic relief. Open biopsy, with or without drilling, can help to confirm the diagnosis and provide immediate pain relief, likely through intramedullary decompression, though pain may recur 4. The condition is benign with no malignant potential reported."
"There is no consensus on treatment. NSAIDs and corticosteroids may provide symptomatic relief. Open biopsy, with or without drilling, can help to confirm the diagnosis and provide immediate pain relief, likely through intramedullary decompression, though pain may recur 4. The condition is benign with no malignant potential reported."