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CASE 29: Osteoid Osteoma Located in the First Lumbar Vertebra (L1)
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- 12-year-old boy
- I have had back pain for 5 months and it does not subside with rest.
- The patient wakes up at night due to pain.
- They experience short-term relief from painkillers and need to use them continuously.
- Based on clinical information suggesting osteoid osteoma, the diagnosis was confirmed by the detection of a typical nidus on the tomography scans of the patient.
- Due to its proximity to the spinal cord, the tumor was successfully removed using an open procedure, and the spine was strengthened with screws.
- The patient's typical pain subsided, and they were discharged without any problems.
Before the surgery: No abnormalities on the X-ray.
Before the surgery: The CT scan shows a typical nidus for osteoid osteoma located on the right side of the first lumbar vertebra.
Post-surgery: The X-ray and CT scans show the flawless execution of the screw fixation procedure after tumor removal.
