Osteomas of the craniofacial region.
10.5624/isd.2011.41.3.107
- Author:
Kyung Soo NAH
1
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea. ksnah@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Osteoma;
Jaw;
Paranasal Sinuses
- MeSH:
Female;
Frontal Sinus;
Humans;
Jaw;
Male;
Mandible;
Osteoma;
Paranasal Sinuses;
Retrospective Studies;
Skeleton;
Sphenoid Bone
- From:Imaging Science in Dentistry
2011;41(3):107-113
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to present the clinical features of a case series of osteomas in the craniofacial region and to compare them with those described in the dental literatures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective study of 18 patients diagnosed with osteomas in the craniofacial region was performed. The age, gender, location, symptoms, and the radiological findings were recorded. RESULTS: There were 13 women and 5 men from 18 years to 69 years of age (mean age, 42+/-27 years). Fourteen osteomas were found in the mandible (78%), two in frontal sinus, one in sphenoid bone, and one in maxilla. CONCLUSION: Osteomas are benign tumors composed of mature compact bone or cancellous bone. They are essentially restricted to the craniofacial skeleton and rarely, if ever, are diagnosed in other bones.
