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Aneurysmal Bone Cyst

Aneurysmal bone cysts are blood-filled, fibrous cysts that expand the bone and can cause pain, swelling, and fractures.

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Astrocytoma

Astrocytomas are tumors that arise in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination.

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Cavernous Malformations

A cavernous malformation is a small mass that is made up of abnormal, thin-walled blood vessels.

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Ependymoma

An ependymoma is a tumor that arises from cells that are found lining the ventricular system (areas of the brain or spinal cord where spinal fluid is found).

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Ewing Sarcoma

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

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Ganglioglioma

A ganglioglioma is low-grade tumor of mixed cell type.

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Germ Cell Tumors

Germ cell tumors are masses of tissue formed by immature cells that normally would have developed into mature eggs or sperm.

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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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Meningioma

Meningioma is a slow-growing and usually non-cancerous tumor that originates in the meninges, the membrane layer covering the brain and spinal cord.

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Neuroblastoma

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

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Neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis 1 is a genetic condition that causes symptoms including tumors (called neurofibromas) formed from nerve tissue.

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Neurofibrosarcoma

Neurofibrosarcomas (peripheral nerve sheath tumors) are malignant tumors that form in the soft tissues surrounding the peripheral nerves.

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Osteoblastoma

Osteoblastoma is a benign, bone-forming tumor that’s most often found in the lower vertebrae of the spine or long bones of the lower extremity.

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Osteochondroma (Extosis)

Osteochondroma is a typically non-cancerous (benign) bone tumor that generally appears near the growth plate.

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Osteoid Osteoma

An osteoid osteoma is a benign, small tumor that usually grows in the long bones of a person’s lower extremities.

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Osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer among children, adolescents, and young adults.

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Rhabdomyosarcoma

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

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Schwannoma (Neurilemoma)

Schwannoma (also called neurilemoma) is a benign tumor that can arise from any nerve in the body, but tends to favor certain nerves located in the head and neck

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