Definitions
- Referring to a bony growth on the surface of a bone. - Describing a benign tumor that grows on the surface of a bone. - Talking about a condition where abnormal bone growth occurs on the surface of a bone.
- Referring to a benign tumor that grows within a bone. - Describing a slow-growing tumor made of bone tissue. - Talking about a condition where a bony growth develops within a bone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are benign tumors.
- 2Both involve abnormal bone growth.
- 3Both can occur in any bone in the body.
- 4Both can be detected through imaging tests like x-rays or CT scans.
- 5Both may require surgical removal if they cause pain or discomfort.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Exostosis grows on the surface of a bone, while osteoma grows within a bone.
- 2Composition: Exostosis is made of normal bone tissue, while osteoma is made of abnormal bone tissue.
- 3Growth rate: Osteoma tends to grow slower than exostosis.
- 4Symptoms: Exostosis may cause pain or discomfort due to its location, while osteoma may not cause any symptoms at all.
- 5Treatment: Exostosis may require surgical removal if it causes pain or discomfort, while osteoma may not require treatment unless it causes problems.
Remember this!
Exostosis and osteoma are both benign tumors that involve abnormal bone growth. However, the difference between them lies in their location, composition, growth rate, symptoms, and treatment. Exostosis grows on the surface of a bone and is made of normal bone tissue, while osteoma grows within a bone and is made of abnormal bone tissue. Osteoma tends to grow slower than exostosis, and may not cause any symptoms at all. While exostosis may require surgical removal if it causes pain or discomfort, osteoma may not require treatment unless it causes problems.
