Osteomatosis Cutis

Osteosis Cutis

“…They do not exhibit the property of progressive growth as do true neoplasms; extension of the lesion during the growing period may be rapid but ultimately ceases. Cutaneous naevi and haemangion~ata may also be considered in this group and the cases described by Heidingsfeld (1908) and Dietrich ( 1940) illustrate cutaneous ossification in association with hamartomata.…”

“…This group, while presenting certain similarities, is unlikely to consist of a single pathological entity. A variety of names has been suggested for the lesions; osteoma cutis (Virchow, 1864;Taylor and MacKenna, 1908), osteosis cutis (Coleman, 1894;Becker, 1924) , osteomatosis cutis (Dietrich, 1940), miliary osteomata (Hopkins, 1928) and congenital osteomata (Vero et alii 1945). Those favouring the name of osteoma cutis have often considered the lesions to be true benign neoplasms of the skin but it is doubtful if this is justified.…”

Disseminated Congenital Osteomas of the Skin

“…Osteomas have been found in practically all organs as well as in the skin. Osteoma of the skin has been variously reported as "osteosis cutis" by Arzt1 and Becker,2 "osteoma cutis" by Taylor and Mackenna,3 "osteomatosis cutis" by Dietrich,4 "miliary osteoma" by Hopkins,5 "chondro-osteoma" by Carl6 and many other titles. Few of the reported cases can be considered as true or primary osteomas, that is, in which all component parts throughout the tumor consist of bone tis¬ sue.…”