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providing more specific information for diagnosis or localization (Smet, 2001).In this case, we initially misdiagnosed osteoid osteoma of the distal pole of the scaphoid as flexor carpi radialis tendinitis. Osteoid osteoma of the scaphoid is difficult to diagnose, and is frequently confused with De Quervain's disease, scaphoid fracture, intersection syndrome, or tendinitis. It is important that the physician evaluate plain radiographs carefully in a patient with chronic unexplained wrist pain. If the radiographs are inconclusive, additional views or CT imaging should be considered to better identify the nidus of osteoid osteoma in the small bones of the hand.

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