Paraganglioma

KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Glomus tumor, extraadrenal pheochromocytoma, chemodectoma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Neurofibroma

KEY FACTS Terminology Neoplasm containing Schwann cells, fibroblasts, myxoid material, and peripheral nerve fibers You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Schwannoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Neurinoma, neurilemmoma (outdated terms) Neoplasm of nerve sheath (Schwann cells) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Chordoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Malignant tumor arising from notochord remnants You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Osteosarcoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Sarcoma containing osteoid matrix produced directly by malignant cells You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Chondrosarcoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Malignant tumor of connective tissue characterized by formation of cartilage matrix by tumor cells You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Osteochondroma

KEY FACTS Terminology Osteochondroma (OC) Osteocartilaginous exostosis, exostosis Cartilage-capped osseous growth contiguous with parent bone You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Osteoblastoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Benign tumor that forms osteoid Differentiated grossly from osteoid osteoma by larger size (> 1.5 cm) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here