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Osteoma classification

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Osteoma may be classified into sporadic or multiple forms. The different subtypes of osteoma include; ivory osteoma, mature osteoma, and mixed osteoma.[1]

Classification

Classification

The table below summarizes the different subtypes of osteoma.

Type of osteoma Description
Ivory osteoma
  • Also known as eburnated osteoma
  • Dense bone lacking haversian system
Mature osteoma
  • Also known as osteoma spongiosum
  • Resembles normal bone, including trabecular bone often with marrow
Mixed osteoma
  • Mixture of ivory and mature histology
References

References

  1. ↑ Osteoma. Dr Ahmed Abd Rabou and A.Prof Frank Gaillard et al.http://radiopaedia.org/articles/osteoma Accessed on January 15, 2016

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