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Osteoma Removal - Endoscopic Pros and Cons?

July 1, 2022
Asked By:Courageous892366 in Tustin, California

I have a forehead osteoma that I would like removed. I visited a doctor referred by my GP, and the surgeon said he could either cut a 4 to 5 inch incision along my hairline or cut right above the osteoma. He did not mention an endscopic option. The consult only involved palpation with xrays to come. The growth is on the left side of my forehead. Thoughts? Is endoscopic a bad idea? Should I go for a second opinion?

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Answer: Approach to osteoma

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