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C2 Osteoblastoma: Rare Presentation and Management Review

Received: 26 December 2018     Accepted: 21 January 2019     Published: 3 September 2019
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Abstract

Osteoblastoma is a rare and benign osteoid producing primary bone tumor that affect mainly the long bones. Spine account for thirty-six percent of these tumor. The mean age of presentation was 20 years, with a range of 6 months to 75 years. We report about a 12-year-old male child who presented with neck pain. Radiology revealed C2 osteoblatoma. Whole mass was removed in to No recurrence was seen at 1 year follow up. In conclusion, case delineates the difficulty of delayed diagnosis, the challenges and surgical management and also the favourable prognosis.

Published in American Journal of Pediatrics (Volume 5, Issue 3)
DOI 10.11648/j.ajp.20190503.26
Page(s) 175-177
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Keywords

Osteoblastoma, Neck Pain, Cervical

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  • Department of Neurosurgery, Amandeep Hospital, Amritsar, India

  • Department of Neurosurgery, Amandeep Hospital, Amritsar, India

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