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'''Osteoma''' is a benign [[chondro-osseous tumours|chondro-osseous tumour]] that may be seen in the context of [[familial adenomatous polyposis]]. | '''Osteoma''' is a benign [[chondro-osseous tumours|chondro-osseous tumour]] that may be seen in the context of [[familial adenomatous polyposis]]. | ||
It should '''not''' be confused with ''[[osteoid osteoma]]''. | |||
==General== | ==General== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:03, 20 June 2016
| Osteoma | |
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| Diagnosis in short | |
 Benign bone consistent with osteoma. H&E stain. | |
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| LM | benign (normal) bone |
| LM DDx | normal bone |
| Site | bone |
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| Syndromes | familial adenomatous polyposis |
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| Prevalence | common |
| Prognosis | benign |
| Treatment | excise if symptomatic or growing |
Osteoma is a benign chondro-osseous tumour that may be seen in the context of familial adenomatous polyposis.
It should not be confused with osteoid osteoma.
General
- Benign.
- May be associated with familial adenomatous polyposis.[1]
- Normal bone - unusual location/outgrowth.
Microscopic
Features:
- Normal bone.
Note:
- Correlation with radiologic findings is essential.
Images
Osteoma - very low mag.
Osteoma - low mag.
Osteoma - intermed. mag.
Osteoma - high mag.
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Submitted as "Left Frontal Skull Tumour", Excision: - Benign bone, compatible with osteoma.