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Intra-Articular Osteoid Osteoma of the Trapezoid Bone: A Rare Presentation Mimicking Wrist Synovitis.

Khadija Baccouche, Rym Fakhfekh, Dhouha Khalifa, Haifa Hachfi, Cyrine Daldoul, Nejla Elamri, Elyes Bouajina

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Khadija BaccoucheRheumatology Department of Farhat Hached University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6099-5636
Rym FakhfekhRheumatology Department of Farhat Hached University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.
Dhouha KhalifaRheumatology Department of Farhat Hached University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.
Haifa HachfiRheumatology Department of Farhat Hached University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.
Cyrine DaldoulRheumatology Department of Farhat Hached University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.
Nejla ElamriRheumatology Department of Farhat Hached University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.
Elyes BouajinaRheumatology Department of Farhat Hached University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.

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Abstract

Osteoid osteomas predominantly occur in the cortices of long bones, with the femur and tibia being the most commonly affected sites. However, they can occasionally present in atypical locations, such as the carpus, which can lead to diagnostic confusion with other conditions. This case report details an intraarticular osteoid osteoma in the trapezoid bone. Initial evaluations, including standard radiographs, joint ultrasound, and wrist MRI performed twice, initially pointed toward a diagnosis of wrist synovitis. This case underscores the diagnostic challenges posed by atypical presentations of osteoid osteomas. Given the edema present in the carpal bones alongside the synovitis, we performed a hand CT scan, which raised doubts about the appearance of the nidus and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Clinical symptoms, including pain and functional limitations, were completely resolved following surgical excision.

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