Osteoma natural history, complications and prognosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Overview
If left untreated, osteoma progression occurs slowly and is then followed by facial distortion. Complications of osteoma are usually related to tumor size. The prognosis is regarded as excellent after surgical excision. Features associated with worse prognosis after surgery are tumor location, depth, and size.[1]
Natural History
If left untreated, osteoma progression occurs slowly and is then followed by facial distortion. Osteomas may be located in different paranasal sinus areas, such as etmoidal, frontal, and maxillary sinus.[1]
Complications
Complications of osteoma are usually related to tumor size. Common complications include:[1]
- Proptosis
- Facial deformity
- Airway obstruction
- Sensory loss
- Anosmia
- Visual loss
Prognosis
Osteoma prognosis is related to proximity to anatomic structures and surgical resection. Features associated with worse prognosis after surgery depend on tumor location, depth, and size. About 20% of osteomas have symptomatic recurrences. [1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Osteoma. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteoma Accessed on January 20, 2016