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What is the best treatment for osteod osteoma since it is in critical place inside the bone of ankle& maybcause damage to bones and nerves around it?

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Surgical removal: Removal would be the best treatment.

Answered 2/9/2013

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Dr. Richard Jay answered

Specializes in Podiatry

CT location, surgery: Depending on the location of the tumor, a ct guided or a MRI of the exact location of the lesion needs to be performed. With a guided approach, minimal damage to surrounding tissue (nerves) can irradicate the tumor.

Answered 6/13/2016

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