What is non-ossifying fibroma?

Also known as: nonossifying fibroma, NOF, fibrous cortical defects, cortical Desmond's.

A Non-ossifying fibroma (NOF) is a common, benign (non-malignant / non-spreading) fibrous tissue (like a scar) tumor in boys and girls that is usually found in the thigh (femur) or shin (tibia) bones, but it can occur in other bones.

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Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM