Ascertaining the etiology of hip pain in young patients can be challenging. Osteoid osteoma about the hip has only been described in case reports and small case series in this sub-population. This study assessed the clinical course, radiologic findings, and treatment approaches in a large series of pediatric osteoid osteoma cases about the hip. Potential diagnostic and treatment pitfalls were identified. A single-center tertiary care departmental database was queried for all cases of osteoid osteoma seen between Jan 1, 2003 and December 31, 2015. Medical records were reviewed to identify those with lesions identified within or around the hip joint. Clinical, demographic, and radiologic data were analyzed.Introduction
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