Adamantinoma

For the cancer of developing teeth, see ameloblastoma.
Adamantinoma
Micrograph (using H&E stain) of an adamantinoma showing the biphasic histomorphology.
SpecialtyOncology, rheumatology 

Adamantinoma (from Greek adamantinos 'very hard'[1]) is a rare bone cancer, making up less than 1% of all bone cancers.[2] It almost always occurs in the bones of the lower leg[3] and involves both epithelial and osteofibrous tissue.[4]

The condition was first described by Fischer in 1913.[5][6]

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  6. ^ Fischer B. Uber ein primares Adamantinom der Tibia. 12. Frankfurt: Zeitschr. f. Path.; 1913:422-441.
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