Osteoma: Classification

Osteomas can be classified as follows:

  • Classic osteoma
  • Juxtacortical (parosseous) osteoma.
    • Predominantly on the outer surface of the long tubular bones (femur/thighbone).
  • Medullary osteoma (synonyms: enostoma; enosteoma; compacta island).
    • Cancellous bone