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Periosteal Desmoid Tumor
A reactive, benign fibrous lesion that develops in the periosteum of the femur. It usually affects boys and there is a history of trauma. It is characterized by the formation of dense collagen tissue and reactive bone. (NCI Thesaurus)
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