BEYOND THE BONY CURTAIN: A CASE OF A RARE OSTEOMA

Karthikeya Patil, Sanjay C.J., Varusha Sharon Christopher, Eswari Solayappan

 

Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dental College and Hospital, Academy of Higher Education and Research. Karnataka, India.

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urpose. To discuss a rare benign bone growth known as mastoid osteoma, which poses a significant challenge for medical professionals due to its rare incidence and varied clinical presentations. These growths often lack symptoms until they reach a significant size or cause specific problems. This can be confirmed through radiological diagnostic methods like cone beam computed tomography.

Materials and methods. A clinical case of a 46-year-old female patient reported a complaint of pain in the left lower back tooth area in the past 2 weeks. On complete examination, diffuse swelling is observed in the right posterior auricular region without any signs of inflammation. CBCT, a high-resolution three-dimensional imaging technique, was performed to evaluate the hard tissue lesions.

Results. CBCT revealed a dense radio-opaque lesion that appeared sessile, which was extending anterior-posteriorly and inferior to the mastoid region posteriorly. The radio-opaque mass was not impinging on any other structures present at the base of the skull.

Discussion. Osteomas, benign tumours in the craniofacial area, require prompt identification for otolaryngology and head and neck surgery to prevent complications like hearing loss, vestibular disputes, facial nerve compression, and cerebral involvement. A reliable diagnosis is essential for implementing appropriate therapy and preventing problems that could significantly impact a patient's health.

Conclusion. This case report highlights the importance of understanding the clinical significance of mastoid osteomas to improve treatment strategies, enhance diagnostic accuracy, refine treatment modalities, and enhance patient outcomes.

 

Keywords: osteoma, mastoid process, cone beam computed tomography, diagnosis, radiology.

 


Corresponding author: Sanjay C.J., e-mail: Этот e-mail адрес защищен от спам-ботов, для его просмотра у Вас должен быть включен Javascript

For citation: Karthikeya Patil, Sanjay C.J., Varusha Sharon Christopher, Eswari Solayappan. Beyond the bony curtain: a case of a rare osteoma. REJR 2024; 14(3):145-150. DOI: 10.21569/2222-7415-2024-14-3-145-150.

Received:        08.02.24 Accepted:       11.09.24