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Osteoid Osteoma (11)
Benign circumscribed tumor of spongy bone occurring especially in the bones of the extremities and vertebrae, most often in young persons. (Dorland, 27th ed) OCOSH Code C04.557.450.565.575.625.625_BD_BN_CTS_CT_B_OS_OO

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Discussion: - osteoma is a rare benign tumor of bone; - occurs most often in adolescents; - skull, mandible, & middle third of tibia are most common involved sites; - osteoma may produce no pain but will produce a visible and palpable enlarging bony mass

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