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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?
Elite in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Jean-yves Y. Blay
Elite in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Jean-yves Y. Blay
Faculté De Médecine Lyon Est, 
Lyon, FR 

Jean-yves Blay practices in Lyon, France. Blay is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. Their top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Synovial Sarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Elite in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Antoine Italiano
Elite in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Antoine Italiano

Gustave Roussy

Villejuif, FR 

Antoine Italiano practices in Villejuif, France. Mr. Italiano is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Hysterectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Peter C. Ferguson
Elite in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Peter C. Ferguson
Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Ave, 
Toronto, ON, CA 

Peter Ferguson practices in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Ferguson is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Bone Tumor, Synovectomy, and Osteotomy.

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