HemangiomaA hemangioma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor made up of blood vessels. There are many types of hemangiomas, and they can occur throughout the body, including in skin, muscle, bone, and internal organs.Most hemangiomas occur on the surf

Adult Forearm FracturesYour forearm is made up of two bones: the radius and ulna. In most cases of adult forearm fractures, both bones are broken.Fractures of the forearm can occur near the wrist at the farthest (distal) end of the bone, in the m

Chondromyxoid FibromaChondromyxoid fibroma (CMF) is one of the rarest of bone tumors, accounting for less than 1% of all bone tumors.It is a benign (noncancerous) tumor that most often develops in older children and young adults under 30 years of

Sternoclavicular (SC) Joint DisordersThe sternoclavicular (SC) joint is one of the four joints that complete the shoulder. The joint is located in the spot where the clavicle (collarbone) meets the sternum (breastbone) at the base of the neck. Alth

Synovial ChondromatosisSynovial chondromatosis (also called synovial osteochondromatosis) is a rare, benign (noncancerous) condition that involves the synovium, which is the thin layer of tissue that lines the joints. Synovial chondromatosis can ar

EnchondromaEnchondroma (en-kon-DRO-ma) is a type of benign (noncancerous) tumor that begins in the cartilage found inside the bones. Enchondromas rarely cause pain or other symptoms, so most are diagnosed incidentally when X-rays are taken for an u

LipomaA lipoma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor made up of fat tissue. The typical lipoma is a small, soft, rubbery lump located just beneath the skin. They are usually painless and are most often found on the upper back, shoulders, arms, buttocks,

Soft Tissue SarcomasSoft tissue sarcomas are cancerous tumors that begin in the soft tissues of the body such as muscles, fat, joints, nerves, and blood vessels. They are not common, accounting for about 1% of all cancers. It is estimated that ther