What is a button osteoma?
A button osteoma is a type of benign bone tumor that typically appears as a small, circumscribed, ivory-like lump on the skull vault. These growths are usually asymptomatic, but depending on their location, they can sometimes cause symptoms such as headaches or sinus infections.
Button osteomas are generally slow-growing and may be discovered incidentally during imaging for other reasons. Treatment is often not necessary unless the osteoma causes discomfort or cosmetic concerns, in which case surgical removal might be considered.
