Osteoma Parosteal

**Osteomas** are **benign bone tumors** that can occur in any part of the skeleton. Osteomas most often occur in children and adolescents. Most do not require treatment because they have no symptoms. However, if symptoms are present, your doctor may suggest surgical removal of the osteoma.

Osteoma comes from the Latin words “osteon” (bone) and “-oma” (tumor). Bones perform important functions in the body. For example, their growth is necessary to maintain balance and provide support and protection. Most people have only one bone tissue (ossification) in their body. The development of osteoma is associated with impaired development of ossification. Fluctuations in bone growth can lead to loss of bone mineral density, which impairs bone strengthening. This, in turn, leads to the formation of neoplasms. In general, osteomas are a relatively benign condition for humans due to the fact that they are not life-threatening. But the presence of these tumors can also lead to serious consequences, such as changes in height. Such an operation is performed only when necessary - when patients cannot move normally without it, receive full treatment, or even just live.