Non-ossifying fibroma
Non-ossifying fibroma
Non-ossifying fibroma (pronunciation: non-oss-i-fying fi-bro-ma) is a benign, non-cancerous tumor that typically occurs in the long bones of children and adolescents.
Etymology
The term "non-ossifying fibroma" is derived from the Latin words "non" meaning not, "ossis" meaning bone, and "fibroma" meaning fibrous tumor. Thus, it refers to a fibrous tumor that does not ossify or turn into bone.
Definition
A non-ossifying fibroma is a type of bone lesion that is often discovered incidentally on X-rays. It is characterized by a fibrous tissue mass that does not harden into bone. While it can cause bone weakening and potential fractures, it is generally asymptomatic and does not require treatment unless symptoms occur.
Related Terms
- Fibroma: A benign tumor made up of fibrous or connective tissue.
- Ossification: The process of bone formation.
- Benign: Not cancerous; does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
- Tumor: An abnormal growth of cells.
- Bone Lesion: An abnormal change in the structure of a bone.
- Fracture: A break in the bone.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Non-ossifying fibroma
- Wikipedia's article - Non-ossifying fibroma
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