Osteoblastomatosis of bone. A benign, multifocal osteoblastic lesion, distinct from osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma, radiologically simulating a vascular tumor

Skeletal Radiol. 2007 Mar;36(3):237-47. doi: 10.1007/s00256-006-0113-5. Epub 2006 Apr 25.

Abstract

Two adult patients are described with multifocal osteolytic lesions radiologically simulating a vascular tumor. One patient had multiple bones involved. Histologically, the individual lesions had the features of the nidus of osteoid osteoma/osteoblastoma. A review of the English language medical literature yielded only one other reported case with similar features. The process is designated as osteoblastomatosis to indicate its bone-forming character, prominent osteoblast proliferation, and multiplicity. The cases are distinguished from multifocal/multicentric osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma, and from benign and malignant vascular tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Bone Neoplasms / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leg Bones / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Osteoblastoma / diagnosis*
  • Osteoblastoma / pathology
  • Osteoma, Osteoid / diagnosis
  • Vascular Neoplasms / diagnosis