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A benign, relatively slow-growing, central bone tumor, which is composed of fibrous connective tissue within which bone is formed.
[OCOSH Code: D018214 25603007 M9262/0 OO_CTN_BN_OF]

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Giant Osteofibrous Dysplasia Ossifying Fibroma of the Tibia

Location: http://downloads.hindawi.com/journals/srcm/2004/573654.pdf

We present a case of giant osteofibrous dysplasia (OFB) of the proximal tibia with 15 years of follow-up. The tumor recurred after first biopsy and curettage done at the age of 6 years and, again, 4 years later. Following recurrence, the option of amputation was suggested. Staged treatment of curettage,...
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Ossifying Fibroma BoneTumor

Location: http://www.bonetumor.org/tumors/pages/page53.html

Ossifying fibroma, also known as osteofibrous dysplasia, is a benign fibrous tumor with local aggressive behavior. The most common site in adults is the mandible. The most common site in children is the tibia, followed by other long bones. Ossifying fibroma occurs during the first decade of life and presents...
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Pelvic Fibromatosis with Massive Ossification

Location: http://www.ajronline.org/cgi/content/full/184/3/1029

A 56-year-old woman presented with a 3- year history of right hip pain. She had no history of trauma or of renal, metabolic, or systemic diseases. An anteroposterior radiograph of the right hip showed a calcified or ossified mass in the right lower pelvic cavity adjacent to the inner wall...
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