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Female 35. found nonossifying fibroma on fibula. will this weaken or cause issues in the area? feel dull ache in the area. mri showed no tendon issue

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Nonossifying fibroma: NOF is a benign lesion, usually incidentally found on xrays performed for other reasons. They are usually small and asymptomatic. If they are large enough, they could cause the bone to be weakened and susceptible to fracture.

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Answered 5/16/2017

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