Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) is a benign (non-cancerous) condition that occurs due to overgrowth of the synovium, the tissues that line the joints, or production of excess synovial fluid. A majority of PVNS cases occur in the knee. Treatment of PVNS commonly includes a synovectomy to remove the excess tissue and fluid.
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Neurofibroma
A neurofibroma is a somewhat rare, benign (non-cancerous) soft-tissue tumor that can occur on any peripheral nerve. It presents as a small mass with mild to no symptoms. Surgical removal is a common treatment for nuerofibromas.
Schwannoma
A schwannoma is a benign (non-cancerous), soft-tissue mass that presents on the outer, protective layer of a nerve, called the epineurium. To treat, a schwannoma can be marginally excised, meaning only the schwannoma is surgically removed, to spare or protect the nerve from excision.
Infantile Fibromatosis
Infantile Fibromatosis is a rare condition that involves the growth of a single or numerous benign (non-cancerous) tumors. It is often referred to as myofibromatosis, due to the abundance of fibrous and smooth muscle stoma. Infantile fibromatosis can affect the skin, muscles, soft-tissues, bones and rarely visceral organs.
Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath
Giant Cell Tumor (GCT) of Tendon Sheath is a benign, or non-cancerous, tumor that can emerge from the tendon sheath or synovium. It most commonly affects the fingers and hand and can be treated with surgical resection or removal of the mass.
Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma of Soft-Tissue
Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma (UPS) is a cancerous (malignant) soft-tissue tumor that most commonly affects the soft-tissues of the upper and lower extremities, however can occur anywhere.
Synovial Sarcoma
Most common soft tissue cancer of the foot and ankle that arises from tendons, bursae or joints.
Rhabdomyosarcoma
A cancerous soft tissue tumor that arises from the skeletal muscle. This condition is rare, yet one of the more common cancers seen in children.
Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor is a malignant (cancerous) tumor that occurs on the outer, protective covering of nerves.
Round Cell Liposarcoma
Round Cell Liposarcoma is a malignant, or cancerous, soft-tissue sarcoma that most commonly occurs in the deep tissues of the thigh, or other extremities. It is fairly aggressive and has a greater potential for metastasis.