What is a Giant Cell Tumour of the Bone? A giant cell tumour of the bone is a rare type of benign tumour that usually affects the bones near the joints. The lower end of the femur (thigh bone) and the upper end of the tibia (shin bone) are the most commonly affected....
What is Ewing Tumour? Ewing’s tumour is a type of tumour that results from uncontrolled division or multiplication of cells in bones or nearby soft tissues. Ewing’s tumours can develop in people of any age, but they usually occur in children and...
What is Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Bone? A fibrous histiocytoma is a type of soft tissue tumor that usually develops as a fibrous mass anywhere in the body. It is a type of benign (non-cancerous) tumor. It can develop anywhere in the body while the cases of oral...
What is Parosteal Osteosarcoma? Partial osteosarcoma is a slowly growing subtype of bone-forming cancer that arises from the outer layer of the periosteum. The periosteum is a thin layer that covers the outer surface of the bone and provides structural integrity and...
What is Adamantinoma? Adamantinoma is a rare cancer of the lower leg bones, especially the middle part of the tibia. It is a very rare cancer, accounting for less than 1% of all bone cancers, with only 300 cases reported to date. The average age of adamantinoma...
