Osteoma cutis in the distal digit of the foot

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Periungual osteoma cutis – A rare occurrence

“…OC is non-life threatening condition with excellent prognosis as recurrence after the surgical excision of these lesions has not been reported. [ 8 ] Complications can include local discomfort, ulceration, and disfigurement. Non-invasive treatment of OC includes tretinoin application and invasive treatment includes dermabrasion and punch biopsy, lasers (CO 2 , erbium, and ND YAG), needle microincision-extirpation, scalpel incision, and curettage.…”