What Do We Know About Osteoma Cutis? Literature Review and Clinical Cases
September 2021
in “
Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej
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TLDR Osteoma cutis is a rare, benign skin condition where bone forms in the skin.
Osteoma cutis is a rare benign condition involving bone formation in the skin, with two main theories on its origin: fibroblast metaplasia and mesenchymal cell differentiation. Diagnosis includes clinical exams, calcium and parathyroid hormone tests, x-rays, and biopsies. Treatment ranges from non-invasive methods like tretinoin cream to invasive options like YAG and CO2 lasers. The condition is underreported in Russian literature.
