Desmoplastic fibroma.

Journal Article

This benign bone tumor is locally invasive and has a high rate of recurrence. Three-quarters of cases present before age 30. The characteristic plain film finding is a centrally located lytic lesion, usually in the metaphysis or metadiaphyseal region of a long bone. Treatment is surgical.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Provenzale, J; DeLuca, SA

Published Date

  • August 1, 1989

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 40 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 111 - 112

PubMed ID

  • 2756855

Pubmed Central ID

  • 2756855

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0002-838X

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States