Abstract
Osteoma cutis is a single or multiple ectope calcification with development of bony structures in the skin. We distinguish between primary and secondary ossification. Multiple miliary osteoma in the face has mostly been described secondary to preexisting acne vulgaris. We present a 62-year-old woman who developed multiple miliary osteoma in the face together with repeated doses of estrogen and discuss pathogenesis and therapeutic possibilities.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Biopsy
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Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
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Estradiol Congeners / administration & dosage
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Estradiol Congeners / adverse effects*
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Facial Neoplasms / chemically induced*
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Facial Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Facial Neoplasms / pathology
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Female
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Hormone Replacement Therapy
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Humans
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Laser Therapy
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Middle Aged
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Osteoma / chemically induced*
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Osteoma / diagnosis
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Osteoma / pathology
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Skin / pathology
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Skin Neoplasms / chemically induced*
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Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Skin Neoplasms / pathology