[Osteoid osteoma of the coccyx: a case report].

Abstract

The spine is a rare localization of osteoid osteoma and the coccyx even more exceptional. We report a case of osteoid osteoma of the coccyx in a young man who consulted for sacrococcygeal pain partially relieved with salicylates. Computed tomography of the region demonstrated a typical osteoid osteoma lesion. CT-guided localization enabled complete resection of the nidus as demonstrated by the CT of the operative specimen Pathology confirmed the diagnosis of osteoid osteoma. Outcome has been quite favorable at two years.

• Authors: H Rajhi, R Bouzidi, K Ezzaouia, R Chammakhi, M Felfel, R Hamza
• Journal: Revue de chirurgie orthopedique et reparatrice de l'appareil moteur (Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot) Vol. 92 Issue 3 Pg. 275-8 (May 2006) ISSN: 0035-1040 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Ostéome ostéoïde du coccyx: à propos d'un cas.
• PMID: 16910611 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Coccyx (pathology)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Giant Cells (pathology)
• Humans
• Male
• Osteoblasts (pathology)
• Osteoma, Osteoid (diagnosis)
• Radiography, Interventional
• Spinal Neoplasms (diagnosis)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed