Aggressive osteoblastoma of the carpal scaphoid bone

We report a case of aggressive osteoblastoma of the scaphoid bone and discu ss the features of this tumor. The few reported cases emphazise the rarity of osteoblastoma in hand and wrist localizations. Pathological examination is mandatory before treatment due to lack of distinctive clinical and radio logical features. In our case, the rapidly aggressive progression, similar to a malignant tumor, required radical treatment with scaphoidectomy.