Hyperostosis

Hyperostosis is an excessive growth of bone. It may lead to exostosis. It occurs in many musculoskeletal disorders.

Meningioma of the middle third of the sagittal sinus with large hyperostosis
Hyperostosis
A human skull showing hyperostosis
SpecialtyRheumatology 

See also

References
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