Systemic Changes Affecting the Morphology of Calvarial Bone

Plastic surgeons are frequently consulted to evaluate concerns about a patient's skull. Imaging studies often reveal abnormalities in bone morphology, from increased porosity to sclerotic changes. While focal findings imply a benign or malignant neoplasm, the etiology of more diffuse findings can be more varied, making the correct diagnosis challenging. The present review summarizes the differential diagnosis of osseous lesions of the calvarium that affect the bone and contribute to changes seen on imaging studies. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Peter J. Taub, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, 5 East 98th Street, 14th Floor, Suite B, Box 1259, New York, NY 10029; E-mail: peter.taub@mountsinai.org Received 7 March, 2018 Accepted 25 July, 2018 The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2018 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.

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