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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

Osteoma the most common benign neoplasm of the nose and paranasal sinuses. The prevalence of osteoma is 3% in general population. Affects adults and children. The mean age at diagnosis is 37 years. Men are more commonly affected than women, with a 3:2 ratio.

Epidemiology and demographics

Prevalence

• The prevalence of osteoma is 3% in general population

Incidence

• The incidence of osteoma remains unknown

Age

• Affects adult and children
• The mean age at diagnosis is 37 years

Gender

• Men are more commonly affected than women, with a 3:2 ratio

Race

• There is no racial predilection to osteomas