Giant cell tumor
| Giant cell tumor | |
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| Term | Giant cell tumor |
| Short definition | giant cell fibroblastoma (JY-unt sel FY-broh-blas-TOH-muh) A rare type of soft-tissue tumor characterized by painless nodules in the dermis (the inner layer of the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin) and in the subcutaneous (under the skin) tissue. These tumors can come back after surgery, but they don't spread to other parts of the body. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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giant cell tumor - (pronounced) (JY-unt sel TOO-mer) A rare tumor that usually forms in bone but can also form in cartilage, muscle, fat, blood vessels, or other supporting tissues in the body. Most giant cell tumors occur at the ends of the long bones of the arms and legs near a joint (such as the knee, wrist, hip, or shoulder). Most are benign (not cancer), but some are malignant (cancer). Giant cell tumors usually occur in young and middle-aged adults. Also called GCT
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