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Osteofibroma

Osteofibroma commonly affects the vertebra and long bones, causing excruciating pain. Radiographically it appears as a hard bony mass that enlarges in size but does not invade the surrounding tissues. It is managed with painkillers, and surgical intervention may be required in severe cases.

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Please help me overcome leg pain.

Query: Hi doctor,I suffer from osteofibroma, which I have apparently had since birth. I have two lesions in my left leg near my knee and one in my lower right leg near my ankle. I get pain on a daily basis in both legs, but more in the right leg. The lesion on my right leg seems to be fairly large in X-ray...  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The osteofibroma treatment depends upon how rapidly it is growing and the size of the lesion. It needs careful evaluation of the rate of progression by seeing serial radiographs, which you must have taken. If your pain intensity is high and affecting your activities of ...  Read Full »

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