Second metatarsal subperiosteal osteoide osteoma: case report

Authors

  • Sérgio Artur Manfredini Vianna
  • André Francisco Gomes
  • Thiago Kitanishi
  • Bernardo Ferreira da Luz
  • João Luiz Vieira da Silva

Keywords:

Osteoma, osteoid/diagnosis; Osteoma, osteoid/surgery; Foot bones; Case reports Trabalho

Abstract

The authors present a case of a man with osteoid osteoma subperiosteal juxta-articular affecting the proximal epiphysis of second metatarsal of the right foot. Severe pain and incapacity to walk without crutch. The authors discuss the importance of the physical examination to direct the CT scanning.

Published

2011-06-30

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