osteoid osteoma

An osteoid osteoma is an abnormal spot of bone that does not turn to aggressive (malignant) cancer. They are easily treated. — Dr. Heather Finlay-Morreale. An osteoid osteoma is a small bone tumor that usually occurs on the shin bone (tibia) and thigh bone (femur) or spine, but it can occur in any bone. The tumor is benign, which means it ...