Frontal sinus giant osteoma

Case contributed by Farzad Pirzad
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Skull / sinus x-rays

x-ray

These x-rays demonstrate a lobulated markedly sclerotic mass surrounded by air and located within the frontal sinus. Findings are characteristic of an osteoma. 

Case Discussion

An osteoma is a benign slowly growing bone tumor.  It is commonly found in the frontal sinus. Removal is recommended if the osteoma shows significant growth, is blocking the sinus or is very large and threatening to produce an acute sinus blockage.  

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