An Atypical Presentation of an Osteoid Osteoma of the Lesser Trochanter Resected via the Ludloff Approach

TL;DR

This paper describes a rare case of a bone tumor located at an unusual site in a young patient and successfully treated with a specific surgical approach.

Contribution

The novelty lies in the atypical presentation and localization of the osteoid osteoma at the lesser trochanter, along with its successful resection using the Ludloff approach.

Findings

The osteoid osteoma was located at the lesser trochanter, an unusual site for this tumor.

The tumor exhibited atypical clinical and radiological features.

The Ludloff approach was successfully used for tumor resection.

Abstract

Osteoid osteoma is a benign bone tumor that frequently affects young adults. The clinical presentation is variable, and the course can lead to spontaneous regression or persistence, necessitating medical or surgical treatment. We report the case of a young patient with an exceptional localization of an osteoid osteoma at the lesser trochanter, exhibiting atypical clinical and radiological features. The tumor was resected via the Ludloff approach. Here, we discuss our diagnostic and therapeutic approach in light of the literature.

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