Abstract

Introduction: Osteoma Cutis is a rarely seen benign disease. The disease localizes in dermis and hypodermis and it is frequently asymptomatic. Pathogenesis is not fully known. It is separated into two groups: primary osteoma cutis and secondary osteoma cutis. Case Report: In this case presentation, a male patient aged 15 who has localized solid subcutaneous mass, is discussed. It was determined that the mass located on the front wall of abdomen was histopathologically osteoma cutis. Conclusion: After histopathologic verification of osteoma cutis case is performed, a detailed clinical and laboratory examination must certainly be done for differential diagnosis.

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  • ConclusionAfter histopathologic verification of osteoma cutis case is performed, a detailed clinical and laboratory examination must certainly be done for differential diagnosis

  • Osteoma Cutis is a rarely seen benign disease

  • After histopathologic verification of osteoma cutis case is performed, a detailed clinical and laboratory examination must certainly be done for differential diagnosis

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Conclusion

OC, especially POC is a rarely seen disease. When there is a clinical doubt about it, it must certainly be defined histopatologically. For differential diagnosis, detailed clinical, laboratory and radiological assessment must be done. Thyroid-parathyroid disorders, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, basal cell carcinoma, scars, trauma, skin inflammation and epidermoid cyst must be considered in differential diagnosis

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