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World J Clin Cases. Nov 6, 2023; 11(31): 7684-7689
Published online Nov 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i31.7684
Recurred forehead osteoma disseminated after previous osteoma excision: A case report
Dong Yun Lee, SooA Lim, Jung Soo Yoon, SuRak Eo
Dong Yun Lee, SooA Lim, Jung Soo Yoon, SuRak Eo, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, DongGuk University Medical Center, GoYang 10326, South Korea
Author contributions: Lee DY, Lim S, Yoon JS and Eo S designed the clinical case report; Lee DY, Lim S and Eo S performed the research; Lee DY, Yoon JS and Eo S analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: SuRak Eo, MD, PhD, Professor, Surgeon, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, DongGuk University Medical Center, No. 27 Dongguk-ro, GoYang 10326, South Korea. sreodoc@gmail.com
Received: August 29, 2023
Peer-review started: August 29, 2023
First decision: October 10, 2023
Revised: October 14, 2023
Accepted: October 27, 2023
Article in press: October 27, 2023
Published online: November 6, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This case showed that remnant particles of resected osteoma tend to be neglected in the endoscopic approach, and these particles may induce recurrence due to inoculation, even having devastating results of widely disseminated growth of osteoma. Thorough observation of the bony surface, sufficient burring, and copious irrigation for complete removal of the bony segments after ostectomy are essential to prevent recurrence and related complications.