Multiple miliary osteoma cutis: a comprehensive review and update of the literature

Multiple miliary osteoma cutis consists of heterotopic foci of bone tissue in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Patients usually present with multiple, asymptomatic facial papules of several millimetres in diameter which cause distress regarding their cosmetic appearance. The condition is describe...

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Published in:	EJD. European journal of dermatology Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. 434 - 439
Main Authors:	Duarte, Bruno Mf, Pinheiro, Rita R, Cabete, Joana
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Paris John Libbey Eurotext 01-07-2018
Subjects:	Bone Density Conservation Agents - therapeutic use Bone Diseases, Metabolic - diagnosis Bone Diseases, Metabolic - epidemiology Bone Diseases, Metabolic - therapy Dermatologic Surgical Procedures Dermatology Diagnosis, Differential Humans Medicine Medicine & Public Health Ossification, Heterotopic - diagnosis Ossification, Heterotopic - epidemiology Ossification, Heterotopic - therapy Retinoids - therapeutic use Review Skin Diseases, Genetic - diagnosis Skin Diseases, Genetic - epidemiology Skin Diseases, Genetic - therapy treatment clinical multiple miliary osteoma cutis demographic
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Summary:	Multiple miliary osteoma cutis consists of heterotopic foci of bone tissue in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Patients usually present with multiple, asymptomatic facial papules of several millimetres in diameter which cause distress regarding their cosmetic appearance. The condition is described as rare, as only a few cases have been reported since its first description in 1864 by Virchow. We therefore carried out a comprehensive literature search and review, in which 102 published cases were retrieved and analysed. The demographic and clinical aspects, as well as current therapy solutions, of this probably overlooked condition are discussed.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-3 content type line 23 ObjectType-Review-1
ISSN:	1167-1122 1952-4013
DOI:	10.1684/ejd.2018.3365