Osteoid Osteoma

Osteoid osteoma is a small benign (noncancerous) tumour that arises from the osteoblast (bone building cells). It is found in the long bones of legs, usually in the thighbones but it can also occur in the bones of the hands and lower part of the spine. These tumours are less than a centimetre and half in size.

The reason for their cause is unknown.

Osteoid Osteoma can be painful but it does not spread. It can occur at any age but mostly affects children and young adults. In young children, it can cause the bone deformity or overgrowth of bone. Boys are more likely to suffer from Osteoid Osteoma than girls.​​

When to seek expert advise

If you notice any of the above mentioned symptoms in your child, you should take them to a doctor at Department of Orthopaedics at The Aga Khan University Hospital.​