Comments on: Osteoid Osteoma-Diagnosis And Treatment

By: Manoj Chhattani

Manoj Chhattani — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:26:52 +0000

Hi! Friends , I was suffered from osteoid osteoma in my tibia,for which I undergone a surgery which was unsuccessful,then I opted CT Guided RFA (radio frequency ablation) to cure this last month,which was successful,now I am painless and having good sleep.
I suggest all the patients to opt CT guided RFA,which is short and painless procedure.

By: Trevar Sheasby

Trevar Sheasby — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:21:00 +0000

Hi! i have had osteoid osteoma for three years. My only suggestion is that if your a parent and you care about your child’s health and happiness you will get a surgery as soon as possible. Waiting it out is a painful experience and i understand that you may be in a tough financial situation but there are options you should explore before settling with waiting it out.

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:56:12 +0000

@Adey,

Osteoid osteomas are known to remit with time. Just keep a watch and take symptomatic medication for few years if it is possible.

By: Adey

Adey — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:42:22 +0000

I had a bone swolen on d lower part of my left leg b4 d ankle since 1996, almost 16yrs. which i dont count it as anything, until lately wen it startd increasing up to lime size and just last week i went for an x-ray and they detected oestoid oestoma. Pls doctor, since the pain is not severe, can my takin aspirin only everyday bring total cure? Wat else can i use that wil melt the growth or that wil make it com back to normal. Tanx

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:47:22 +0000

@Manoj,

If the nidus has been removed, I do not think there is need to worry.

But as the area involves the skull please consult your doctor if RFA is applicable to that part.

I would look at info on RFA centers in India and would let you know.

By: Manoj

Manoj — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:53:46 +0000

I was suffered from Osteoid Osteoma for which I had undergone a surgery in april 2011,but their is no relief from pain,again I have repeated CT & MRI scan last week,but nidus was not seen in it,now what to do? Are their any other tests?Whether I should prefer RFA? if yes then please mention me best centre of RFA in India which should also be cost effective to me,and whether mediclaim can be received against RFA. Please suggest….

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:06:28 +0000

Yes! But then risk is with every living cell. Just watch it and if there is a pain or sudden increase in the size, seek consultation. Otherwise be in regular followup with your doctor.

By: Roxy

Roxy — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:54:05 +0000

I was diagnosed with this osteoma on the side of my skull. The hospital consultant said it was nothing to worry about and removal would only be cosmetic and shaving some of my long hair off. He said, if it wasn’t causing any pain, not to worry about it. I have read that osteoma is benign. But that could change to malignant right??

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:20:49 +0000

@vageesan R,

Would you please ask your query at http://boneandspine.net

That way we can discuss over a longer period of time, and discuss all the options and concerns.

By: vageesan R

vageesan R — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:04:55 +0000

my son is suffering from osteoid osteoma neck of femur (Lt -intra articular) from 2005. the size is around 1cm. Initially he had lot of pain. Now no pain. As per the latest CT the size is same. He plays bascketball and can run for long distance (5 Km). What should we do. I want to know that this OO remains benign or it becomes malignant?. If it gets cured on its own than after how many years approx. Since physical excision is complicated in this case, for RF ablation also requires drilling through bones or what?. If yes than how much time required to heal. I eagerly waiting for the reply. Thank you.