Radionuclide imaging in the diagnosis of osteoid osteoma.

摘要: Oseteoid osteoma is a well-known type of benign bone-forming tumor, which has previously been diagnosed using plain radiograph imaging. However, diagnosis osteoid may be delayed due to ambiguities on images; despite the increasing use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), this misdiagnosis not uncommon. The aim present study was evaluate effectiveness radionuclide scans for osteoma, as form proposed more sensitive test. characteristics 18 cases were analyzed based diagnostic and time from initial recognition symptoms by patient diagnosis. Diagnostic modalities included radiograph, computed tomography (CT), MRI Among patients, 14 patients had unique positive findings in radiographs. mean duration between cognition these 5.2 months (range, 3.8-9.3 months). A total 4 exhibited no radiographic abnormalities radiographs 18.5 17-20 months) following onset symptoms. Overall, performed 16 all demonstrated findings. In cases, 28.6% with clinical indications revealed abnormal Therefore, situations such these, useful indicator diagnosis, results have that it positively identified osteoma. addition, indicated if positive, CT scan valuable tool, whereas negative, should recommended other undiscovered disease entities.