Pathogenesis (disease development)
Osteoma consists of a localized neoplasm (new formation) of bone substance with a predominantly lamellar structure. It is a pedunculated bone tumor of spongy (sponge-like) structure (osteoma medullare) or of compact structure (osteoma durum) and is one of the osseous tumors.
Etiology (causes)
The exact causes of osteoma are still unclear.