Osteoblastoma of the patella, a rare benign bone tumor with an uncommon site: A case report

Osteoblastoma is a rare, benign, bone-forming tumor that is frequently observed in the spine and long tubular bones. There are very few reports available on osteoblastoma of the patella. The present study reported an extremely rare case of a 22-year-old male adult who presented with an osteoblastoma...

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Published inMolecular and clinical oncology Vol. 18; no. 5; p. 42
Main Authors Li, Feng, Qiao, Yongjie, Zhou, Shenghu, Song, Xiaoyang, Zhang, Haoqiang
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Spandidos Publications 01.05.2023
Spandidos Publications UK Ltd
D.A. Spandidos
Subjects
Bone cancer
Bones
Case Report
Case reports
Denosumab
Diagnosis
Fractures
Magnetic resonance imaging
Oncology
Pain
Skin & tissue grafts
Tumors
Young adults
bone tumors
curettage
osteoblastoma
patella
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Summary:Osteoblastoma is a rare, benign, bone-forming tumor that is frequently observed in the spine and long tubular bones. There are very few reports available on osteoblastoma of the patella. The present study reported an extremely rare case of a 22-year-old male adult who presented with an osteoblastoma of the patella. He was treated via intralesional curettage of the patella with subsequent bone grafting. After the intervention, he made an uneventful recovery with no recurrence after a follow-up of 2 years. Making an accurate diagnosis of osteoblastoma of the patella is challenging and important for determining the correct treatment modality and prognosis, therefore, the present case may be helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoblastoma of the patella.
Bibliography:Contributed equally
ISSN:2049-9450
2049-9469
DOI:10.3892/mco.2023.2638