Primary isolated osteoma cutis of the face

Unresponsive flesh‐colored papules on the face

“…2), confirming the diagnosis of osteoma cutis. Osteoma cutis is the manifestation of cutaneous ossifications within the dermis and hypodermis 1 . While it is considered a rare dermatosis, several cases have been described in the literature in which osteoma cutis presented in its miliary form on the face.…”

“…Osteoma cutis is the manifestation of cutaneous ossifications within the dermis and hypodermis. 1 While it is considered a rare dermatosis, several cases have been described in the literature in which osteoma cutis presented in its miliary form on the face. The condition is divided into primary and secondary forms, with secondary occurrences making up the majority of presentations.…”

Underreporting of perforating osteoma cutis: A call for recognition and diagnostic consistency

“…Osteoma cutis is characterized by the presence of bone within the dermis or subcutaneous tissue. This disorder can occur in isolation or secondary to an underlying condition such as trauma, genetic syndromes, inflammatory processes, or neoplasia 1 . The exact incidence and prevalence of osteoma cutis is unknown, but it is thought to be uncommon, affecting less than 1% of the general population 2 .…”

“…This disorder can occur in isolation or secondary to an underlying condition such as trauma, genetic syndromes, inflammatory processes, or neoplasia. 1 The exact incidence and prevalence of osteoma cutis is unknown, but it is thought to be uncommon, affecting less than 1% of the general population. 2 However, recent radiologic studies indicate cutaneous osteomas may be detected in as many as 42.1% of individuals.…”

Late‐onset plate‐like osteoma cutis: Dermoscopic, histopathological, and ultrasound features

“… 1 Plate‐like OCs that appear during adult life are more frequent in men, and the most common location is the head. 4 The pathogenesis of OC is unclear, mutations in the gene GNAS1 could play a role in AHO, POH and in congenital plate‐like OC, 5 but the same mutations have not been identified in acquired plaque‐like OC.…”