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Osteoma Cutis: Multimedia
Updated: Jan 29, 2009
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![]() | Media file 1: A microscopic view of osteoma cutis shows well-formed mature trabecular bone just beneath the epidermis. Note the absence of hematopoietic elements in the medullary spaces. |
![]() | Media file 2: Solitary nodule on the frontal part of the scalp. |
![]() | Media file 3: Miliary cutaneous osteomata. Multiple, small, bluish, stony-hard nodules in an acneiform distribution along the cheeks. |
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References
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Keywords
osteoma cutis, bone in the skin, Albright hereditary osteodystrophy, Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy, miliary osteomas






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