What are the symptoms of osteoid osteoma?
The following are the most common symptoms of an osteoid osteoma. Keep in mind that each individual may experience symptoms differently: • dull or sharp pain that worsens at night • pain that is usually relieved by aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs • limping • painful scoliosis and muscle spasticity (when tumor is located in the spine) • growth disturbance (when tumor is involved with a bone’s growth plate) • muscle atrophy • bowing deformity • nerve symptoms (like sciatica) when located in the spine The signs and symptoms of osteoid osteoma may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Occasionally children with undiagnosed osteoid osteomas have been thought to have a psychological or psychiatric condition. Always consult a physician for a diagnosis.
