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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Overview
The causes of an osteoma has not been identified, but commonly accepted theories propose embryological, traumatic, or infective causes.[1] The main cause of multiple osteomas is the genetic mutation of the APC gene, also known as "Gardner syndrome".[2]
Causes
The causes of an osteoma has not been identified, but commonly accepted theories propose embryological, traumatic, or infective causes.[1] The main cause of multiple osteomas is the genetic mutation of the APC gene, also known as "Gardner syndrome".[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Abdel Tawab HM, Kumar V R, Tabook SM (2015). "Osteoma presenting as a painless solitary mastoid swelling". Case Rep Otolaryngol. 2015: 590783. doi:10.1155/2015/590783. PMC 4341844. PMID 25767729. Vancouver style error: name (help)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Osteoma. Dr Ahmed Abd Rabou and A.Prof Frank Gaillard et al.http://radiopaedia.org/articles/osteoma Accessed on January 15,2016