Non-ossifying fibroma

From WikiMD.com - Food, Medicine & Wellness Encyclopedia
Dr.Prab.jpg

Editor-In-Chief: Prab R Tumpati, MD
Obesity, Sleep & Internal medicine
Founder, WikiMD Wellnesspedia &
W8MD medical weight loss NYC and sleep center NYC

Non-ossifying fibroma
NOF 1.jpg
Synonyms Metaphyseal fibrous defect, fibrous cortical defect
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Usually asymptomatic, may cause pain or fracture if large
Complications Pathological fracture
Onset Typically in children and adolescents
Duration Often resolves spontaneously
Types N/A
Causes Unknown, possibly developmental
Risks None known
Diagnosis X-ray, CT scan, MRI
Differential diagnosis Fibrous dysplasia, Osteosarcoma, Chondromyxoid fibroma
Prevention N/A
Treatment Observation, surgical curettage if symptomatic
Medication N/A
Prognosis Excellent, often resolves without treatment
Frequency Common in children, especially males
Deaths N/A


A benign bone tumor


Non-ossifying fibroma (NOF) is a benign bone tumor that typically occurs in the metaphysis of long bones in children and adolescents. It is one of the most common benign bone lesions and is often discovered incidentally on X-rays taken for other reasons.

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Non-ossifying fibromas are composed of fibrous tissue and are considered a type of fibrous cortical defect. They are characterized by a proliferation of spindle-shaped fibroblasts and histiocytes, often with scattered multinucleated giant cells. The lesion is typically well-circumscribed and located in the cortex of the bone.

Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]

Most non-ossifying fibromas are asymptomatic and are found incidentally. However, larger lesions may cause pain or pathological fractures, especially if they weaken the structural integrity of the bone.

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis is primarily made through imaging studies. On X-ray, non-ossifying fibromas appear as well-defined, eccentric, lytic lesions with a sclerotic margin. They are often located in the metaphysis of long bones such as the femur or tibia. Advanced imaging techniques such as CT scan or MRI can be used to further characterize the lesion. On CT, a mature non-ossifying fibroma may show a well-defined, cortically based lesion with a sclerotic rim.

Mature non-ossifying fibroma CT

Treatment[edit | edit source]

In most cases, non-ossifying fibromas do not require treatment and are monitored with periodic imaging. If the lesion is large or symptomatic, surgical intervention may be necessary. This can include curettage and bone grafting to stabilize the bone and prevent fracture.

Prognosis[edit | edit source]

The prognosis for non-ossifying fibroma is excellent. These lesions often spontaneously regress as the child grows, and they rarely cause long-term complications. Malignant transformation is extremely rare.

See also[edit | edit source]

WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Transform your life with W8MD's budget GLP1 injections from $125

W8mdlogo.png
W8MD weight loss doctors team

W8MD offers a medical weight loss program NYC and a clinic to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our W8MD's physician supervised medical weight loss centers in NYC provides expert medical guidance, and offers telemedicine options for convenience.

Why choose W8MD?

Book Your Appointment

Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss, and Philadelphia medical weight loss Call (718)946-5500 for NY and 215 676 2334 for PA

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's NYC physician weight loss.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available. Call 718 946 5500.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD