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Table 1 Characteristics of osteoid osteomas at different anatomic locations

From: A misdiagnosed case of osteoid osteoma of the talus: a case report and literature review

Morphological and anatomical location of Osteoid osteoma

Characteristics

Intracortical

Dense sclerosis around the nidus

Periosteal

Periosteal reaction

Spongiosal

Produces very little reactive bone

Subarticular reactions

Simulates arthritis as it produces synovial