Osteomas

Osteoma Expertise You Can Count On

When an unexpected health issue arises, such as an osteoma, you can rely on us for the personalized care you need to get back to living your best life. Our innovative treatments and caring, compassionate team will help you address your osteoma and heal in body, mind and spirit.

Understanding Your Condition

  • What Is Osteoma?

    An osteoma is a slow-growing and benign (noncancerous) tumor that attaches to other bones or tissues in the skull.

  • What Are the Symptoms of an Osteoma?

    In most cases, people with an osteoma don’t have symptoms. That’s why these tumors aren’t usually discovered until you have an imaging test of the head for some other reason. However, if an osteoma grows large enough to compress certain nerves, symptoms can become apparent, including vision or hearing loss or paralysis of the eyes or face.

  • How Do You Diagnose an Osteoma?

    If we suspect you have an osteoma, there are several tests we may recommend, including:

    • Blood count tests
    • Bone scans
    • Computed tomography (CT) scans
    • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
    • Physical exam (reflexes, muscle strength, coordination)
    • X-rays

    These tests can often confirm or rule out an osteoma diagnosis. But if we still aren’t sure what’s causing your pain, we may perform a biopsy, where tissue is removed for testing.

Request a Consultation With a Specialist

Whether you’re experiencing new symptoms or were recently diagnosed, the compassionate neurological care you need is close to home. Request a visit with one of our experienced specialists to begin a personalized treatment plan that supports your whole health.

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Advanced Treatments to Help You Heal

Many times, osteomas don’t require immediate treatment. But if treatment becomes necessary, we offer state-of-the-art osteoma surgery. With minimally invasive neurosurgery procedures that use laser technology, we can remove tumors or reduce their size with less pain and scarring — and a quicker recovery.

When you’re ready to get started, our dedicated neurosurgeons are ready to help you feel like yourself again.

Discover Your AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute Network

Across the nation, each of our locations shares the same commitment to innovation, expertise and a whole-person approach. Explore your options for care close to home with the guidance of our dedicated team. We’ll help you find the right fit, so you’re in the best setting to get the care you need.