Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Abstract

Osteoma Cutis: Report of One Case

Kesici Ugur, Kesici Sevgi, Polat Nihat, Ulusoy Hulya, Zeren Sezgin, Kocak Gulgun, Ozkan Adile and Kamali Sedat

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.