CT-guided radiofrequency ablation of a tibial osteoid osteoma in pregnancy.

Skeletal RadiolJul 23, 2026 (epub)

Prisca C Diala, Ilina Pluym, Nabia Khan et al.

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Case in brief

A 32-year-old pregnant woman at 34 weeks' gestation presented with severe right lower extremity pain due to an osteoid osteoma. CT imaging confirmed an 8 mm subperiosteal nidus. With inadequate pain relief from acetaminophen and increasing opioid use, she underwent ultrasound and CT-guided radiofrequency ablation, resulting in complete pain resolution. She later had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery.

Diagnostic / clinical pearl

In pregnant patients with osteoid osteoma, when NSAIDs are contraindicated, image-guided radiofrequency ablation can be a safe and effective alternative for pain management.

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