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Craniofacial Osteomas: From Diagnosis to Therapy.

Achille Tarsitano¹, Francesco Ricotta¹, Paolo Spinnato²

¹Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, IRCCS Policlinico di S. Orsola, 40138 Bologna, Italy.

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Osteomas are benign craniofacial bone tumors. Diagnosis is often incidental, with surgery reserved for symptomatic cases, prioritizing minimally invasive techniques and cosmetic outcomes.

Keywords:

bone neoplasms computed tomography oral surgery osteoma radiography

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Radiology
Oncology

Background:

Osteomas are benign bone tumors originating in the craniofacial region with unclear pathogenesis.
They exhibit slow, continuous growth throughout adulthood.
Often asymptomatic, diagnosis is typically incidental via imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the characteristics, diagnosis, and management of craniofacial osteomas.
To highlight the role of advanced imaging in surgical planning.
To discuss treatment strategies, including minimally invasive surgery and reconstruction.

Main Methods:

Review of radiographic and computed tomography (CT) findings.
Discussion of diagnostic imaging modalities, emphasizing cone beam CT (CBCT).
Analysis of surgical treatment approaches for symptomatic osteomas.

Main Results:

Osteomas appear as radiopaque lesions on imaging, potentially causing bone expansion.
CBCT is optimal for assessing lesion proximity to structures and surgical planning.
Surgical resection is indicated for symptomatic lesions, with minimally invasive approaches preferred for cosmetic results.

Conclusions:

Craniofacial osteomas are benign, slow-growing lesions.
Diagnosis relies on characteristic imaging findings and location.
Surgical intervention is reserved for symptomatic cases, with computer-assisted surgery offering improved outcomes for complex reconstructions.