Dorsal Osteoblastoma: A Rare Cause of Painful Scoliosis

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 sugges...

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Main Authors: Mantu Jain, Shibashish Mohapatara, Ankit Bhagat, Rabi Narayan Sahu, Manas Baisakh, Mayur M Nayak
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Published: Indian Orthopaedic Research Group 2025-07-01
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author Mantu Jain
Shibashish Mohapatara
Ankit Bhagat
Rabi Narayan Sahu
Manas Baisakh
Mayur M Nayak
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description 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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spelling doaj-art-9826f8d83f3f46b4b3c8d5af181116352025-08-20T03:36:58ZengIndian Orthopaedic Research GroupJournal of Orthopaedic Case Reports2250-06852321-38172025-07-01157485110.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i07.5764Dorsal Osteoblastoma: A Rare Cause of Painful ScoliosisMantu JainShibashish MohapataraAnkit BhagatRabi Narayan SahuManas BaisakhMayur M NayakIntroduction: 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.https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/07/01/dorsal-osteoblastoma-a-rare-cause-of-painful-scoliosis/osteoblastomascoliosispainfuldorsal spine
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Shibashish Mohapatara
Ankit Bhagat
Rabi Narayan Sahu
Manas Baisakh
Mayur M Nayak
Dorsal Osteoblastoma: A Rare Cause of Painful Scoliosis
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
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title Dorsal Osteoblastoma: A Rare Cause of Painful Scoliosis
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title_fullStr Dorsal Osteoblastoma: A Rare Cause of Painful Scoliosis
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title_short Dorsal Osteoblastoma: A Rare Cause of Painful Scoliosis
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topic osteoblastoma
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