Osteoma cutis

Abstract

Multiple cutaneous osteomas occurred in a 66-year old man since 10-15 years. Primary bone formation in the skin occurs rarely and independently from preexisting skin lesions or preceding trauma. An incidence of osteoma in association to Albright's or Gardner's syndrome should be excluded. Osteoma cutis can be found isolated or generalized as well as multiple miliary osteoma of the face. Finally, cutaneous bone formation secondary to inflammatory diseases, neoplasia or trauma has to be separated from the primary forms. Excision or removal by Erbium-Yag-Laser are treatment modalities.