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What is the definition of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis?
Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a disease in which the tissue lining the joints and tendons in the body (synovium) grows abnormally. It is characterized by a noncancerous mass or tumor. There are two types of PVNS: the local or nodular form (where the tumor involves the tendons that support the joint, or in one area of the joint) and the diffuse form (where the entire lining of the joint is involved). Symptoms might include: pain, limitation of movement, and locking of the joint. In some cases, the normal joint structure can be destroyed. The knee is most commonly affected by this condition, though it can occur in other joints such as the hip, shoulder, elbow, ankle, wrist, and rarely the jaw. The cause of PVNS is unknown.
What are the alternative names for Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis?
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis
  • Diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis
  • Diffuse-type GCT
  • Diffuse-type giant cell tumor
  • Localized pigmented villonodular synovitis
  • TGCT
  • TSGCT
  • Tenosynovial giant cell tumor
  • Tenosynovial giant cell tumors
Who are the top Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis Local Doctors?
Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Dr. Gregory W. Soghikian
Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Dr. Gregory W. Soghikian
Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

Four Seasons Orthopaedic Center PLLC

9 Washington Pl, Suite 101, 
Bedford, NH 
 (2.1 mi)
603-883-0091
Languages Spoken:
English
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Gregory Soghikian is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Bedford, New Hampshire. Dr. Soghikian and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Soghikian is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Dr. Kevin A. Raskin
Orthopedics
Advanced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Dr. Kevin A. Raskin
Orthopedics

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

55 Fruit St, 
Boston, MA 
 (46.2 mi)
617-724-0287
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Kevin Raskin is an Orthopedics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Raskin and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Osteosarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft. Dr. Raskin is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Dr. Scott D. Martin
Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
Advanced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Dr. Scott D. Martin
Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

55 Fruit St, 
Boston, MA 
 (46.2 mi)
617-724-0287
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Scott Martin is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Martin and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Endoscopy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center