Multiple miliary osteoma cutis: treatment with CO₂ laser and hook

Abstract

Miliary osteoma cutis refers to the variant of morphologically normal bone formation disorder in the dermis or subcutaneous tissue. The etiology of miliary osteoma cutis is still uncertain. But it may be due to osteoblastic metaplasia of mesenchymal elements. In our case, a healthy 55-year-old woman presented with multiple, skin-colored, non-tender, firm papules measuring 1 to 3 mm in diameter disseminated over the both cheeks for 3 years. We treated her with carbon dioxide (CO₂) laser extraction with the hook through a small hole and patient had dramatic response to quick and simple treatment modality.

Key Words::

• CO₂ laser
• hook
• osteoma cutis

Acknowledgement

This study was supported by a grant from the National R&D Program for Cancer Control Ministry of Health & Welfare, Repubic of Korea. Written informed consent was obtained from the patients for publication of their pictures (No:0720560).

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.