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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2024

Novel Technique for Biopsying Osteofibrous Dysplasia Using a Vacuum-assisted Bone Harvester: A Case Report.

Kevin A Wu, Diana M Cardona, William C Eward

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Article in Journal of orthopaedic case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Kevin A WuDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, United States.
Diana M CardonaDepartment of Pathology, Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, United States.
William C EwardDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Osteofibrous dysplasia (OFD) is a rare benign bone lesion primarily affecting the tibia, characterized by fibrous tissue proliferation with varying osseous involvement. Diagnosis involves clinical evaluation, imaging, and histopathological analysis. Traditional bone biopsies for OFD can be challenging due to the lesion's nature. Case Report: We present a case report of a young patient presenting with pain concerning for OFD and describe a novel technique for biopsy and curettage using a vacuum-assisted bone harvester. Conclusion: The vacuum-assisted bone harvester allows the surgeon to effectively obtain a biopsy and curettage.

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biopsybone harvesterOsteofibrous dysplasia

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PMID39381320
PMCPMC11458238

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