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Where in the body are osteomas most commonly found?

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Osteomas are most commonly found on the bones of the skull. These are small, often solitary bone tumors that typically appear in late childhood or young adulthood. Osteomas are benign and do not become malignant. Treatment is usually only necessary if the tumor interferes with normal bodily functions.12