J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2002 Jul;32(1):59-62.

Giant Osteoma of the Anterior Cranial Fossa: Case Report

• Eom KS
• Kim TY
• Kim JM

Abstract

Osteoma is the most common benign tumor of the cranium, and the frontal sinus is its most frequent location in the cranium. A 39-year-old woman presented with left exophthalmos was found to have orbital and intracranial extension of a giant osteoma involving anterior cranial fossa. The etiology, presenting features, diagnosis and treatment of this tumor are reviewed.

Keyword

Osteoma; Giant; Exophthalmos

MeSH Terms

Adult
Cranial Fossa, Anterior*
Diagnosis
Exophthalmos
Female
Frontal Sinus
Humans
Orbit
Osteoma*
Skull