Miliary osteoma cutis of the face

[摘要] Miliary osteoma cutis (OC) of the face is a rare benign extra skeletal bone formation. For our knowledge, only 23 cases have been reported in the English literature. These lesions may be primary or secondary. They cause diagnostic, therapeutic and cosmetic concern especially in women who are usually concerned. Our purpose is to present a case which is completely documented with the clinical, histological and radiological findings. We also report a possible pathogenic theory according to our histologic findings.

[学科分类] 皮肤病学

[关键词] face;osteoma cutis;surgical treatment