Osteoma

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Osteoma is a benign chondro-osseous tumour that may be seen in the context of familial adenomatous polyposis.

Osteoma
Diagnosis in short

Benign bone consistent with osteoma. H&E stain.

LM benign (normal) bone
LM DDx normal bone
Site bone

Syndromes familial adenomatous polyposis

Prevalence common
Prognosis benign
Treatment excise if symptomatic or growing

It should not be confused with osteoid osteoma.

General

Microscopic

Features:

  • Normal bone.

Note:

  • Correlation with radiologic findings is essential.

Images

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Submitted as "Left Frontal Skull Tumour", Excision:
- Benign bone, compatible with osteoma.

See also

References

  1. Singh, K.; Singh, A.; Kumar, P.; Gupta, N. (Mar 2014). "Prosthodontic management of a patient with Gardner's syndrome: A clinical case report.". Dent Res J (Isfahan) 11 (2): 276-80. PMID 24932202.