Benign Osteoid-Producing Bone Lesions: Update on Imaging and Treatment

 

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Abstract

Benign osteoid-producing osseous tumors are frequently encountered in a typical musculoskeletal radiology practice. Enostoses are extremely common, but osteomas, osteoid osteomas, and osteoblastomas are diagnosed less often. A thorough discussion of the typical clinical presentation, histology, imaging findings, treatment and prognosis for each tumor is provided, with particular emphasis on more current imaging techniques and treatments.

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