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Chaliyadan S, Gujar A, Vallikkad S, Kataria R. Synovial Chondromatosis in a Rural Healthcare Setting. Cureus 2023; 15:e34498. [PMID: 36874332 PMCID: PMC9983506 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Synovial chondromatosis is a rare, benign, and metaplastic cause of joint swelling resulting in the formation of cartilaginous nodules in the joint space. It is usually an oligoarticular disorder of large joints that typically manifests in the third to fifth decade of life. Synovial chondromatosis can be primary or secondary depending on whether an underlying etiology can be identified. Diagnosis can be made using imaging studies of the affected joint and confirmed on histopathology. Management of synovial chondromatosis can be done arthroscopically or surgically. We present a case of a 23-year-old male who presented with a long history of right knee pain, swelling, and limitation in range of motion. An X-ray of the knee showed multiple intra-articular and soft tissue calcifications. Due to the limitations of our setting, we proceeded with an open biopsy. During arthrotomy, clear straw-colored fluid with multiple nodules of varied sizes was found. A google image search helped put us in the direction of the diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis. We did a complete evacuation of loose bodies and a biopsy of synovium, which confirmed the diagnosis. The rarity of synovial chondromatosis results in a delay in the diagnosis. With the thoughtful application of resources and surgical principles, synovial chondromatosis can be safely and effectively managed in resource-limited settings.
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Botros D, Ford K, Holderread B, Mollabashy A, Rizkalla J. Synovial chondromatosis of the distal radio-ulnar joint. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) 2021; 34:701-702. [PMID: 34732993 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2021.1953877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a benign metaplastic proliferation of cartilaginous nodules within the synovial membrane. Primary SC, though a rare monoarticular disease, significantly impacts patients' functional and pain-related outcomes. We outline the case of a 52-year-old man who presented with a large mass on the volar-ulnar aspect of his left wrist. Biopsy and workup revealed SC of the distal radio-ulnar joint. Though most cases of SC can be managed with arthroscopic or intralesional resection of the mass, a subset of extremely aggressive cases of SC may ultimately fail intralesional resection. Patients must be counseled about the possibility of amputation as an ultimate treatment option for the resolution of their pain and symptoms.
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- David Botros
- Department of Neurological Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine , Baltimore , Maryland.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Coptic Medical Association of North America Research Institute , Dallas , Texas
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center , Dallas , Texas
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center , Dallas , Texas
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center , Dallas , Texas
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Coptic Medical Association of North America Research Institute , Dallas , Texas.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center , Dallas , Texas
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Yano K, Kaneshiro Y, Sakanaka H. Arthroscopic resection of an osteochondral loose body in the distal radioulnar joint: A case report. ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA 2018; 52:404-407. [PMID: 29802031 PMCID: PMC6204445 DOI: 10.1016/j.aott.2018.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Revised: 04/13/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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We report a 34-year-old man who presented with ulnar wrist pain, painful click, and locking during forearm rotation following a motorcycle accident. Plain radiographs showed a loose body in the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), deformity of the sigmoid notch and ulnar head, and ulnar minus variant. The DRUJ deformity was assumed to be associated with physeal injury of the distal ulna during childhood. Conservative treatment with a splint and oral analgesics for 3 months failed. During DRUJ arthroscopy, osteoarthritic changes were found, and the loose body was resected using DRUJ arthroscopy. Histological examination showed an osteochondral loose body. The patient remained asymptomatic without recurrence or DRUJ instability 2 years postoperatively.
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Yang YP, Wang JJ, Li HY. Atypical synovial chondromatosis of the right knee: A case report. Exp Ther Med 2018; 15:4503-4507. [PMID: 29725385 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2018.5955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Accepted: 10/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Synovial chondromatosis, also known as synovial osteochondromatosis, is a rare, benign condition characterized by the formation of multiple cartilaginous nodules in the synovium of facet spaces. Synovial chondromatosis affects many joints, the knee being the most common. The present report examined a 47-year-old male with symptoms of swelling and pain in the right knee, who was admitted to hospital in September 2015. Following admittance, arthroscopic explorations were conducted. Viscous fluid and multiple cartilage-like clumps were identified in the patient's joints during surgery. There was evidence of synovial hyperemia and edema in the inner and outer lateral recesses of the patellar bursa, accompanied by villous projections. Synovium debridement and removal of cartilage-like free masses were performed. Following 6-month follow-up, the motion of the right knee ranged from 0-150° and no further swelling or pain was experienced by the patient. Following arthroscopy, the international knee documentation committee function score improved from 70.6 to 89.4 points. The results of the present report indicate that arthroscopic exploration is an effective treatment for patients with synovial chondromatosis.
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- Yu-Ping Yang
- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cangzhou Combinational Hospital of Chinese and Western Medicine, Cangzhou, Hebei 061001, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harrison International Peace Hospital, Hengshui, Hebei 053500, P.R. China
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John LCY, Fu-Keung I, Tak-Chuen W, Priscilla LOY, Wai-Leuk T. Soft Tissue Chondroma—Result of Surgery in a Local Hospital and Review of the Literature. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS, TRAUMA AND REHABILITATION 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jotr.2015.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background/Purpose This was a retrospective case series that aimed to study the clinical features and results of surgery for soft tissue chondroma, which is a benign extraskeletal cartilage tumour. Methods Ten patients with a histological diagnosis of soft tissue chondroma were recruited between 2001 and 2012. Tumours involved the hand and wrist (n = 4), foot (n = 3), popliteal fossa (n = 2), and deltoid (n = 1). Results The most common complaints were progressive enlargement of the size of the mass (50%) and pain (50%). Radiographs showed calcified soft tissue mass in 90% of cases. Marginal excision was performed. The mean follow-up duration was 27.6 months. There was one suspected recurrence case with a mass over the index finger. Surgical re-excision was performed and the second histological diagnosis was bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation. At final follow-up, nine out of ten cases were symptom free. One patient had residual finger joint stiffness and deformity. Conclusion The results of marginal excisions for soft tissue chondroma is satisfactory with low complication and recurrence rates.
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- Lo Chi-Yin John
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
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Shah DP, Diwakar M, Dargar N. Bakers Cyst with Synovial Chondromatosis of Knee - A Rare Case Report. J Orthop Case Rep 2016; 6:17-9. [PMID: 27299117 PMCID: PMC4845401 DOI: 10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Synovial chondromatosis is a rare intraarticular benign condition arising from the synovial membrane of the joints, synovial sheaths or bursae around the joints. Primary synovial chondromatosis typically affects the large joints in the third to fifth decade of life, although involvement of smaller joints and presentation in younger age group is also documented. The purpose of this case report is to document this rare extra articular synovial pathology present inside the baker's cyst which required open synovectomy and debridement to eradicate it. CASE REPORT A 43 yearold male presented with a two year history of pain, swelling and restriction of right knee joint. After the clinical and radiological assessment, open synovectomy, removal of cyst and thorough joint debridement procedure was performed. Histopathological study confirmed the findings of synovial chondromatosis. CONCLUSION Synovial chondromatosis is a rare benign condition. Complete synovectomy offers reliable cure rate.
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- Daivesh P Shah
- Department Of Orthopaedics, B J Medical College and Civil Hospital Ahmedabad. India
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- Department Of Orthopaedics, B J Medical College and Civil Hospital Ahmedabad. India
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- Department Of Orthopaedics, B J Medical College and Civil Hospital Ahmedabad. India
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Reverté Vinaixa MM, Singh R, Monyart JM, Llado GD, Dominguez MP, Feliu EC, Nardi Vilardaga J, Palou EC. Wrist synovial chondromatosis: case report and literature review. HAND SURGERY : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL DEVOTED TO HAND AND UPPER LIMB SURGERY AND RELATED RESEARCH : JOURNAL OF THE ASIA-PACIFIC FEDERATION OF SOCIETIES FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND 2012; 17:233-8. [PMID: 22745090 DOI: 10.1142/s0218810412720239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2011] [Revised: 11/19/2011] [Accepted: 11/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Primary synovial chondromatosis is a proliferation of cartilaginous bodies within the synovial membrane, tendon sheath or bursa. It is a rare orthopaedic entity especially when it occurs in the distal radioulnar joint. We report a 27-year-old man with recurrent synovial chondromatosis, nine years after his first operation. Although rare, synovial chondromatosis must be considered in the differential diagnosis in a patient with pain and swelling of the distal radioulnar joint. From our literature review, we report a 17% (5/30) recurrence rate for synovial chondromatosis involving the wrist joint which has not been documented in the medical literature previously.
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Lee JB, Kang C, Lee CH, Kim PS, Hwang DS. Arthroscopic treatment of synovial chondromatosis of the hip. Am J Sports Med 2012; 40:1412-8. [PMID: 22539535 DOI: 10.1177/0363546512445150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recently, arthroscopic loose body removal and synovectomy have been performed as treatments for synovial chondromatosis of the hip joint. However, to date, no reports have been published on the outcomes of arthroscopic treatments. HYPOTHESIS Arthroscopic treatment is effective for synovial chondromatosis of the hip joint and has advantages such as low recurrence rates, faster return to activities of daily life, and few surgical complications. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS From June 1996 to July 2008, 24 patients with synovial chondromatosis of the hip who were followed up after arthroscopic removal of loose bodies and synovectomy were evaluated. The common arthroscopic portals were the anterior, anterolateral, and posterolateral portals. In some cases, we applied a medial portal for removal of loose bodies in the posteromedial pouch. Preoperative and postoperative assessments were made through simple radiographs, 3-dimensional computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, range of motion of the joint, Harris Hip Score, and Merle D'Aubigné and Postel score. RESULTS Postoperative mean follow-up period was 41 months. There were no major complications. Patients were able to walk weightbearing on average 2 days after surgery and were discharged in an average of 3.5 days (range, 3-5 days) after surgery. In postoperative radiological imaging, 4 patients showed progression of joint osteoarthritis, and 1 of them underwent total hip arthroplasty. The VAS score before surgery was 8.1 ± 1.3 and after surgery was 3.1 ± 1.4. Range of motion of the hip joint before surgery was increased after surgery, except in 1 patient who required a third operation. Harris Hip Score before surgery was an average of 39 ± 6.9 and improved to an average of 82 ± 10.2 after surgery. Eighteen patients (75%) had good or excellent outcomes. Symptomatic disease recurred in 4 patients (16.7%), and 1 of these 4 patients showed a subsequent recurrence. CONCLUSION The treatment of synovial chondromatosis of the hip using arthroscopic loose body removal and synovectomy is relatively successful, and rehabilitation of patients is fast, therefore making it an effective treatment with satisfactory postsurgical results. However, a technical limitation of arthroscopy is the difficulty in approaching the posterolateral and posteromedial areas of the peripheral compartment.
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- Jung-Bum Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, 33 Munhwaro, Junggu, Daejeon, 301-721, Korea
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Christoforou D, Strauss EJ, Abramovici L, Posner MA. Benign extraosseous cartilage tumours of the hand and wrist. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2012; 37:8-13. [PMID: 21987274 DOI: 10.1177/1753193411421419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Benign extraosseous cartilage tumours of the hand and wrist comprise soft tissue chondromas, synovial chondromatosis and tenosynovial chrondromatosis. These tumours can significantly affect patients as they are often painful, functionally limiting and cosmetically displeasing. Although each tumour is generally considered to be a distinct entity, they share radiological and histopathological similarities. Occasionally, all three tumours may be seen in the same patient. This is an important consideration because of the risk of recurrence that may not necessarily occur at the same anatomical site but instead extend to different sites, such as a tendon sheath and/or joint.
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- D Christoforou
- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA.
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Slesarenko YA, Hurst LC, Dagum AB. SYNOVIAL CHONDROMATOSIS OF THE DISTAL RADIOULNAR JOINT. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 9:241-3. [PMID: 15810114 DOI: 10.1142/s0218810404002248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2004] [Accepted: 06/15/2004] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Synovial chondromatosis is a rare lesion in the wrist and it is extremely uncommon in the distal radioulnar joint. This case presented with wrist pain, swelling and locking secondary to synovial chondromatosis of distal radioulnar joint.
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- Yury A Slesarenko
- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8181, USA
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Chan WL, Hung LK, Griffith JF, Louis TCC, Ho PC. TENOSYNOVIAL OSTEOCHONDROMATOSIS OF BOTH FLEXOR AND EXTENSOR TENDONS. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 9:89-95. [PMID: 15368633 DOI: 10.1142/s0218810404001991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2003] [Accepted: 12/02/2003] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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An unusual case of a 52-year-old woman with tenosynovial osteochondromatosis involving both of the wrist flexor and extensor tendons is reported.
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- W L Chan
- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Chou PH, Huang TF, Lin SC, Chen YK, Chen TH. Synovial chondromatosis presented as knocking sensation of the knee in a 14-year-old girl. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2007; 127:293-7. [PMID: 16758230 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-006-0144-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2005] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Knee joint is the most common site of synovial chondromatosis with the prevalence in middle-aged male. The following is the description of a 14-year-old girl presented with a knocking sensation during the motion of her joint, which is a less common occurrence at her age. Loose bodies in the left knee joint were excised as much as possible with arthroscopy. The patient was asymptomatic when moving her knee after arthroscopic synovialectomy and removal of the loose bodies. In spite of the less possibility of malignant transformation of synovial chondromatosis, long-term follow-up is still recommended in this 14-year-old girl due to the supposed genetic abnormalities.
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- Po-Hsin Chou
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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Mitsionis G, Gavriilidis I, Pakos EE. Synovial chrondromatosis of the distal radioulnar joint. JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY (EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND) 2006; 31:345-7. [PMID: 16616399 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2006.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2005] [Revised: 01/26/2006] [Accepted: 02/14/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Wong SHM, Salama S, Thoma A. Synovial chondromatosis of the hand: Three case reports and literature review. THE CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY = JOURNAL CANADIEN DE CHIRURGIE PLASTIQUE 2003; 11:47-52. [PMID: 24115851 PMCID: PMC3792781 DOI: 10.1177/229255030301100109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Synovial chondromatosis is a rare condition that is probably caused by synovial connective tissue metaplasia. It is very rare in the hand and wrist and because of its low prevalence and nonspecific symptoms, synovial chondromatosis can present diagnostic difficulties for the hand surgeon and may lead to a delay in treatment. We review the literature and report three additional cases of synovial chondromatosis in the hand.
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- Department of Pathology, St Joseph’s Healthcare and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, St Joseph’s Healthcare and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
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Boya H, Pinar H, Ozcan O. Synovial osteochondromatosis of the suprapatellar bursa with an imperforate suprapatellar plica. Arthroscopy 2002; 18:E17. [PMID: 11951185 DOI: 10.1053/jars.2002.30052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Synovial osteochondromatosis is a rare disease characterized by cartilaginous and osseous metaplasia of the joint synovium. While it may affect practically any synovial joint, the knee is most often affected. An imperforate suprapatellar plica is also a rare finding in the knee. We report an exceptionally rare case of synovial osteochondromatosis of the knee characterized by isolated multiple loose bodies in the suprapatellar bursa caused by imperforate suprapatellar plica in a 52-year-old woman. The case was successfully treated by arthroscopic surgery. A worse-case scenario and possible diagnostic and therapeutic challenges are discussed.
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- Hakan Boya
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ege Health Hospital, Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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Hettiaratchy SP, Nanchahal J. Synovial chondromatosis of the metacarpophalangeal joint. JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY (EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND) 2002; 27:104-6. [PMID: 11895357 DOI: 10.1054/jhsb.2001.0677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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We describe a case of synovial chondromatosis in a metacarpophalangeal joint with invasion of local structures. The degree of local tissue involvement was not demonstrated on the preoperative MRI scans. This case highlights that synovial chondromatosis can be invasive and that even the best preoperative imaging may not demonstrate this.
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- S P Hettiaratchy
- Department of Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK
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Rompen JC, Ham SJ, Molenaar WM, van Horn JR. Synovial chondromatosis of the wrist and hand--a case report. ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA SCANDINAVICA 1999; 70:627-9. [PMID: 10665731 DOI: 10.3109/17453679908997854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- J C Rompen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Groningen, The Netherlands
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The most definitive method for confirming the diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis is the identification of cartilaginous metaplasia within the synovium on histologic examination. In advanced stages of the disease, plain radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans demonstrate calcified and cartilaginous bodies, respectively, but in earlier stages, plain radiographic findings may be normal and MRI scans may reveal only nonspecific increased fluid. Although rare in the wrist, synovial chondromatosis must be considered in the differential diagnosis in a patient presenting with pain and swelling of the distal radioulnar joint. Surgical exploration of the joint and synovectomy, alone or in combination with removal of loose bodies, is the recommended treatment.
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Kessler P, Hardt N, Kuttenberger J. [Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with invasion into the middle cranial fossa]. MUND-, KIEFER- UND GESICHTSCHIRURGIE : MKG 1997; 1:353-5. [PMID: 9490222 DOI: 10.1007/bf03043583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint is a rare occurrence. Resorption of the floor of the skull base caused by the tumour with invasion into the middle cranial fossa has only been described a few times. We report on diagnosis, histologic examination and therapy of a patient with synovial chondromatosis in the articular tubercle of the right temporomandibular joint invading the middle and cranial fossa. After tumour exstirpation the defect in the floor of the middle cranial fossa was reconstructed using a split-skull graft via an intracranial approach.
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- P Kessler
- Klinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Kantonsspital Luzern
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