Osteosis cutis multiplexD23.L

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Multiple primary cutaneous osteomas scattered over large parts of the body surface.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Unsolved. Probably primary ossification. Also discussed is secondary metaplastic ossification, e.g. after acne vulgaris.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Mainly located on the forehead, cheeks and chin, less frequently on the thorax or extremities.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Multiple, skin-coloured, hard nodules, usually only 5 mm in diameter.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Histology corresponding to osteoma cutis.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Milia, comedo, hidradenoma.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Cosmetically or functionally disturbing foci can be addressed surgically. Small osteomas can be tackled by incision or pricking, larger foci can be excised.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Wagner G et al (1987) Osteosis cutis multiplex. Act Dermatol 13: 60-62
  2. Wagner G et al (1988) Osteosis cutis multiplex, an organoid nevus? Z Hautkr 63: 333-335

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles