Mastoid Osteoma - A Rare, But Aesthetic Challenge

Authors

  • L Sree KIMS Health, Trivandrum
  • M Suresh Kumar KIMS Health, Trivandrum

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52314/kjent.2024.v3i1.46

Keywords:

Mastoid, Osteoma, Swelling, Temporal Bone

Abstract

Mastoid osteomas are benign, slow growing tumours arising in the temporal bone. Osteomas of the temporal bone are rare entity with incidence of about 0.1-1% of all benign tumours of skull. However only a few cases reported till date. Here we are reporting a rare case of mastoid osteoma, which due to cosmetic reasons managed surgically.

Author Biographies

L Sree , KIMS Health, Trivandrum


DNB Resident, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

M Suresh Kumar, KIMS Health, Trivandrum

MS ENT, Senior Consultant, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

Published

2024-08-11

How to Cite

Sree , L., & Kumar, M. S. (2024). Mastoid Osteoma - A Rare, But Aesthetic Challenge. Kerala Journal of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, 3(1), 33–35. https://doi.org/10.52314/kjent.2024.v3i1.46

Issue

Section

Case Report / Case Series