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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2025

Dorsal Osteoblastoma: A Rare Cause of Painful Scoliosis.

Mantu Jain, Shibashish Mohapatara, Ankit Bhagat, Rabi Narayan Sahu, Manas Baisakh, Mayur M Nayak

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Mantu JainDepartment of Orthopedic, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Shibashish MohapataraDepartment of Orthopedic, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Ankit BhagatDepartment of Orthopedic, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Rabi Narayan SahuDepartment of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Manas BaisakhDepartment of Histopathology, Prolife Diagnostics, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Mayur M NayakDepartment of Orthopedic, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

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Abstract

Introduction: Osteoblastoma constitutes 1% of all bone tumors and is more commonly localized to the spine. Case Report: We present a case of a 12-year-old boy with painful scoliosis who was investigated further radiologically with computed tomogram and magnetic resonance imaging. The findings suggested D7-D8 osteoblastoma. The patient was operated under neuromonitoring with excision of the mass and later histopathologically confirmed. At 1 year follow-up, he is doing well. Osteoblastoma needs suspicion and early diagnosis and complete excision are important for treatment. Conclusion: Osteoblastoma is a rare primary benign tumor that predominantly affects the spine. Young males with prolonged nonspecific back pain need prompt through radiological investigation. Surgical resection is the key with a good prognosis and low recurrence rates.

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dorsal spineOsteoblastomapainfulscoliosis

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