Osteoid osteoma of the distal phalanx of the finger: Case report and review of literature

Abstract

Osteoid osteoma (OO), a benign bone-forming tumor estimated to account for 3% of all primary bone tumors, rarely occurs in the finger. This case report presents an unusual instance of osteoid osteoma in the finger of a 15-year-old male patient. The lesion was discovered following an initial patient visit for left middle finger pain and swelling for one year without any identifiable injuries.

Keywords

• Osteoid osteoma
• Distal phalanx
• Finger
• Benign bone lesions