Osteomas are the most prevalent benign tumors found in the head and neck, particularly in the nose and paranasal sinuses. They frequently develop from the regular bone of the sinus spaces. The origin of osteoma development is unclear, although it is believed they arise from trauma or infection. Osteomas are typically asymptomatic and found incidentally, although larger osteomas can produce symptoms due to their mass effect. While prevalent in the nasal cavity and sinuses, osteomas that develop from the external facial skeleton are incredibly uncommon and not thoroughly documented in the literature. This report discusses an uncommon case regarding the diagnosis and surgical treatment of an osteoma located on the zygomatic arch.
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