Non ossifying fibroma of proximal tibia managed with curettage and calcium sulphate pellet grafting: A case report

Abstract

Non-ossifying fibromas (NOFs) are a common type of benign fibrous lesion that tend to occur in the metaphysis of the long bones in the lower extremities. Approximately seen in 30% of young patients in their first or second decade of life. These tumours occur almost twice as often in males as in females. Typically, NOFs are asymptomatic and lesions are found incidentally. A lesion is usually self-limiting and disappears by the age of 20 to 25 years in most cases. Lesions are considered to be a developmental bone defect rather than a true neoplasm. We are presenting a case of Non Ossifying fibroma of right proximal tibia in 16 years old boy with no evidence of fracture, successfully treated with curettage and calcium sulphate pellet (CaSP) grafting