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Plain radiographs of the hand showed an osteolytic lesion in the distal phalanx. Some calcification could be seen within the lesion.
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The hematoxylin eosin (H-E) stained histological sample of osteoblastoma (with 40x magnification) consists of a well-vascularized connective tissue stroma in which there is active production of osteoid and primitive woven bone.
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Histopathological appearance of the osteoblastoma consisted of a well-vascularized connective tissue stroma actively producing osteoid and primitive woven bone (Fig. 2).
Follow-up radiographs (a) and physical examination (b) at two years after surgery. Radiographs showed radiopaque interface and no evidence of local recurrence.
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The finger was monitored closely for two years; sequential films showed a radiopaque interface and no evidence of local recurrence (Fig. 3).