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Angiofibroma

Angiofibroma is a relatively rare tumor that grows in the back of the nasal cavity. It occurs almost exclusively in adolescent boys.

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Arachnoid Cysts

Arachnoid cysts are sacs filled with spinal fluid that grow in between the brain or spinal cord and the arachnoid membrane that covers them.

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Branchial Cleft Cyst

Branchial cleft cysts and sinus tracts are a mass of abnormally formed tissues within the head and neck.

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Cervical Teratoma

A cervical teratoma is a very rare congenital tumor in the neck.

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Chiari Malformation

Chiari malformation is an abnormality in the back of the head where the brain and spinal cord meet.

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Chondromas

Chondromas are benign (not cancerous) tumors made of cartilage that are found mostly in the small bones of the hand and feet.

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Chondrosarcoma

Chondrosarcoma is a cancerous tumor that typically develops in the cartilage that coats the ends of bones and forms joints.

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Craniopharyngioma

Craniopharyngioma is a childhood brain tumor.

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Desmoid Tumor

Desmoid tumors are thought to develop from the fibrous tissue that forms tendons and ligaments.

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Ewing Sarcoma

Ewing sarcoma is a kind of cancer that grows in bones or soft tissues.

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Fibrosarcoma

A fibrosarcoma is a malignant (cancerous) tumor that originates in the connective fibrous tissue found at the ends of bones of the arm or legs, and then spreads to other...

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Fibrous Dysplasia

Fibrous dysplasia is a developmental abnormality that results in abnormal growth, pain, and deformity of the affected bones.

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Giant Cell Tumor

A giant cell tumor is a benign solitary tumor that usually grows in the ends of long bones, and contains unusually large cells.

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Hamartoma

A hamartoma is an abnormal growth that's made up of the same tissue from which it grows.

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Hemangiopericytoma

Hemangiopericytoma is a rare tumor that grows in the body’s soft tissue, which includes fat, muscles, tendons, nerves, blood vessels and other fibrous tissue.

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Lymphatic Malformation

A lymphatic malformation is a sponge-like collection of abnormal growths that contain clear fluid.

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Neck Masses

Neck masses are rarely cancerous. The majority are benign enlarged lymph nodes caused by infection or inflammation.

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Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor that begins in nerve tissue of young children.

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Odontogenic Tumors

Odontogenic tumors are any kind of abnormal growth in and around the jaw and teeth; many of these tumors are considered to be benign.

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Radiosurgery

In stereotactic radiosurgery, a neurosurgeon focuses beams of high-energy radiation on a child's tumor or malformation while leaving the nearby tissues unaffected.

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Rhabdomyosarcoma

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a cancerous tumor that grows in the body's soft tissues.

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Teratoma

A teratoma is a congenital (present prior to birth) tumor formed by different types of tissue.

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Thyroglossal Duct Cyst

A thyroglossal duct cyst is a mass or lump in the front part of neck that is filled with fluid.

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