Question 1

what is osteoma's?

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Bone tumor.: An osteoma is a tumor of the bone, usually implying a slow-growing tumor that is benign. The tumor is composed of well-differentiated, dense, fibrotic, compact bone, and often occurs in the skull and facial bones. A homoplastic osteoma is tumor that forms on a bone, while a heteroplastic osteoma forms at non-bony ecoptic sites.

Question 2

what is  an osteoma?

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Osteoma: Is benign tumor where bone grows on top of bone, usually on skull.

Question 3

when should someone get an osteoma removed?

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Osteoma gosh: Not to be confused with osteoid osteoma; osteomas are benign outgrowths of bone, typically found on the skull. They are removed when they interfere with normal functions like hearing, sight, etc. In other words only when they become symptomatic.

Question 4

do you think i should get my osteoma removed?

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No: No, osteomas are benign and do not require any action to intervene. The risk of complication is minimal and we generally avoid surgery.

Question 5

what is osteoid osteoma ?

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Bone tumor: Osteoid osteomas are benign bone tumors which typically cause pain at night time.  These tumors are most often seen in bones around the knee, hip, and spine.

Question 6

what are symptoms of  osteoid osteoma?

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Bone pain: It most often causes pain in area it occurs. Occasionally it will irritate other tissues in the area. The pain often responds to Aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medications. Alcohol can intensify the pain. With time, the tumor (which is benign) "burns out" and the pain subsides. If not, an orthopedic oncologist (tumor specialist) can give you other options.

Question 7

do you have to shave your whole head if you undergo cranial osteoma treatment?

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Craniotomy: For craniotomy, you just need to shave the area where the surgery would be done. Now, do you prefer just to shave it partially which  will give you patchy baldness or you want just to shave everything-the whole head- is your preference.

Question 8

i have osteoma (benign) i'm curious if the tumor might become malignant, or cause other damages?

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Nuisance lesion: These have exactly zero malignant potential if the diagnosis is right. If it's on your forehead, it'll be annoying and unsightly. If it's in a nasal sinus, it's probably going to be uncomfortable. That's really about it.

Question 9

is it possible that alcohol would relieve the pain from an osteoid osteoma instead of making it a lot worse?

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No: Alcohol is not really an analgesic. Consult your pcp. You can always try Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen till then.

Question 10

what is the treatment for osteoid osteoma?

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See below: An osteoid osteoma is a benign (non-cancerous) bone tumor. It has a center of growing cells, called a nidus, surrounded by a hard shell of thickened bone. No one knows why these tumors form. They do not spread throughout the rest of the body.

Osteoid osteomas tend to be small—less than 1.5 cm in size and they may occur in any bone in the body. They are most common in long bones, such as the thigh.

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