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Revista Colombiana de Reumatología
Print version ISSN 0121-8123
Abstract
RESTREPO, Juan Pablo and MOLINA, María del Pilar. Facial multiple osteomas associated with Gardner syndrome. Rev.Colomb.Reumatol. [online]. 2012, vol.19, n.3, pp.190-193. ISSN 0121-8123.
The facial osteomas are one of the extracolonic manifestations of Gardner syndrome that may precede the appearance of intestinal polyps. The most common location is in the mandibular region but may affect other bones of the face. Despite being benign lesions can grow in an exaggerated manner and require surgical treatment. We describe a woman of 16 who presented a multiple osteomas of the face.
Keywords : Osteomas; adenomatous intestinal polyposis; Gardner's syndrome.