Comments on: Osteoid Osteoma-Diagnosis And Treatment

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.

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:02:43 +0000

@Niki W.,

Recurrence can occur and usually the second procedure provides complete cure.

If still it recurs, the tumor should be removed surgically.

All the best.

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:59:10 +0000

@RAY,

What tumor was removed?

Osteoid osteoma?

By: Dr Arun Pal Singh

Dr Arun Pal Singh — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:47:12 +0000

@fuad,

Most of them spontaneously resolve. You might want to wait if you could bear the discomfort or manage with symptomatic treatment.

By: Niki W.

Niki W. — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:05:19 +0000

Dear Dr.Singh- My son who is now almost 14 is going through his second bout with an O.O. that initially occured in the L5-S1 juncture. He is experiencing unbelievable pain that predictably worsens even more @ night. The first time this tumor occured it took over 4 months of tests & misleading diagnosis (he had developed a 7degree scoliosis of the spine) & went through a nightmare of being told by 2 MD’s that he should not be in the amount of pain that he was reporting. Thankfully we were seen by Dr. Frank Gerow, MD who was able to diagnose my son with 1 examination & a thin-slice CT of the area.(Tx.Children’s Hosp.,Houston, Tx.) It took another 2 months to find an Interventional Radiologist who was willing & able to do the RF ablation procedure in Feb.2010. My son was pain free til the recurrance in the last 2 mo. We are awaiting a surgical date for the 2nd RF ablation. Due to my son’s age, it seems doctors have been reluctant to treat his pain & anxiety appropriately until surgery. (He is 5’6″ & now weighs 180# due to his inability to be mobile.) Thank you for putting good info out for research. Do you think that this tumor will keep recurring?