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Common physical examination findings of osteoma include the nasal discharge, facial tenderness, and facial deformity.<ref name="pmid8272884">{{cite journal |vauthors=Greenspan A |title=Benign bone-forming lesions: osteoma, osteoid osteoma, and osteoblastoma. Clinical, imaging, pathologic, and differential considerations |journal=Skeletal Radiol. |volume=22 |issue=7 |pages=485–500 |year=1993 |pmid=8272884 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | Common physical examination findings of osteoma include the [[nasal discharge]], facial tenderness, and facial deformity.<ref name="pmid8272884">{{cite journal |vauthors=Greenspan A |title=Benign bone-forming lesions: osteoma, osteoid osteoma, and osteoblastoma. Clinical, imaging, pathologic, and differential considerations |journal=Skeletal Radiol. |volume=22 |issue=7 |pages=485–500 |year=1993 |pmid=8272884 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
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*Tapping over a [[sinus]] area to find dull sound | *Tapping over a [[sinus]] area to find dull sound | ||
*Physical deformity over mastoid, or facial area | *Physical deformity over mastoid, or facial area | ||
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Overview
Common physical examination findings of osteoma include the nasal discharge, facial tenderness, and facial deformity.[1]
Physical Examination
Appearance
- Patients are usually well-appearing
HEENT
- General examination may show facial tenderness
- Looking in the nose for signs of obstruction and nasal discharge
- Shining a light against the sinus (transillumination) for signs of inflammation
- Tapping over a sinus area to find dull sound
- Physical deformity over mastoid, or facial area