Osteoma

Osteoma

Definition

A benign, well-circumscribed, bone-forming neoplasm predominantly composed of lamellar bone. It usually arises from the calvarial, facial, or jaw bones. It is usually asymptomatic but it may cause local swelling or obstruction of the paranasal sinuses. Asymptomatic cases have an indolent clinical course.

Also known as osteoma, osteoma (disease), osteoma, benign — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Bone element Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Bone element Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Connective tissue Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0