Mastoid osteoma: consideration on two cases and literature review

Mastoid osteoma: consideration on two cases and literature review

Introduction/Objective: The mastoid osteoma is a benign osteogenic tumor, considered to be uncommon in such location. By 2006, there were about 150 cases reported in the medical literature. Its etiopathogenesis includes factors relating to embryogenesis, metaplasia, trauma and inflammation. They are...

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Main Authors: Dantas, Rafaela Nunes, Almeida, Annie Merielle Gomes de, Pereira, Carlos Umberto, Carvalho, Ricardo Wathson Feitosa de
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2009-09-01
Series:International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
Subjects:
Osteoma
Temporal bone
Cranial neoplasms
Primary treatment
Online Access:http://www.arquivosdeorl.org.br/conteudo/acervo_eng.asp?Id=642

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