Synovial chondromatosis is a rare disorder of the synovium of the joint which causes joint pain and degeneration of the joint if left untreated. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Chondroma a benign tumor of mature cartilage tissue. Although it is benign and selflimiting, it can recur. The lesion is usually confined to one joint, particularly the knee, and occurs in young or middleaged adults.
People usually complain of pain in one joint, which persists for months, or even years, does not ease with exercise, steroid injection or heat treatment, shows nothing on xray, but. Other articles where synovial chondromatosis is discussed. If you do not see its contents the file may be temporarily unavailable at the journal website or you do not have a pdf plugin installed and enabled in your browser. Synovial chondromatosis journalsomics international. Synovial chondromatosis radiology reference article. Extra articular synovial chondromatosis is also referred to as chondroma of soft parts or extra skeletal chondroma and is commonly seen in tendon sheaths of hands and feet. Synovial chondromatosis can arise in any joint in the body, but most commonly occurs in the knee.
Synovial chondromatosis is a rare condition that is probably caused by synovial connective tissue metaplasia. Synovial chondromatosis is a rare condition in which foci of cartilage develop in the synovial membrane of joints, bursae, or tendon sheaths as a result of metaplasia of the subsynovial connective tissue. Synovial chondromatosis is the most common tumourlike lesion that is found in the temporomandibular joint tmj. It is also called articular chondrosis or synovial chondrosis. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Synovial chondromatosis most commonly occurs in adults ages 20 to 50. Primary synovial chondrosarcoma of the hip joint in a 45.
Pdf synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint. These ectopic foci of cartilage can result in painful joint effusions and, on the generation of loose bodies, mechanical symptoms. Primary synovial chondromatosis radiology reference. Case repository synovial chondromatosis of the elbow with asymptomatic ulnar nerve compression jonathan m. Numerous radiopaque loose bodies within tmj but without bone destruction confined to joint space, usually easily enucleated rarely extends into. Synovial chondromatosis, loose bodies, multiple loose bodies, case reports of knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and ankle joint. Synovial chondromatosis caused mechanical snapping elbow. Synovial chondromatosis of the elbow with asymptomatic. Synovial chondromatosis is a type of noncancerous tumor that arises in the lining of a joint. Synovial chondromatosis is a rare condition in which foci of cartilage develop in the synovial membrane as a result of benign metaplasia of the subsynovial connective tissue. This process mainly affects synovium and hence most commonly arises from joints and tendons which are lined by synovium. Synovial chondromatosis is an uncommon, benign, process that occurs in large joints, such as the knee 50%, hip, elbow, or shoulder. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
It can occur in a number of different joints in the human body, but most commonly occurs at the hip. Synovial chondroma definition of synovial chondroma by. Radiographic diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis of the. Chondromas occur in cartilages of the skeleton and, less commonly, in extraskeletal cartilages larynx and trachea or in organs that do not normally. Common bursae affected are biceps tendon bursa, iliopectineal bursa and ischial bursa. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Synovial osteochondromatosis is a condition characterized by synovial membrane proliferation and metaplasia, with development of multiple cartilaginous or osteocartilaginous nodules within the joint, bursa or tendinous sheath. Bernard lewis islam and the west pdf merge floorball. University of pennsylvania school of dental medicine, and presbyterian medcal center synovial chondromatosis is a benign arthropathy characterized by metaplasia in synoviai membranes that can produce detached particles of cartilage. T1 synovial chondrosarcoma arising from synovial chondromatosis of the knee. Her symptoms had gradually worsened over the past 5 years. Pdf synovial chondromatosis of the subcoracoid bursa. Synovial chondromatosis of the foot and ankle request pdf.
We use cookies to make interactions with our website easy and meaningful, to better understand the use of our services, and to tailor advertising. Although described as a benign disease, it can be very destructive and can cause severe osteoarthritis and pain. Synovial chondromatosis of the foot and ankle is a very rare condition. Synovial chondromatosis also known as synovial chondrometaplasia is a rare condition of unclear etiology in which foci of cartilage develop in the synovial membrane of joints, bursae, or tendon sheaths as a result of metaplasia of the subsynovial connective tissue. Since the mid 1950s, the technical strategy has included open arthrotomy with removal of loose bodies and synovectomy. These nodules can separate and become loose within the joint. The knee is most frequently affected, but sc has been described also at the foot and ankle. Synovial chondromatosis is a disease affecting the synovium, a thin flexible membrane around a joint.
The pain, swelling, and mechanical symptoms of synovial chondromatosis and its generation of loose bodies have historically been treated with surgery. Synovial chondromatosis is a rare, benign noncancerous condition that involves the synovium the thin layer of tissue that lines the joints. Es handelt sich um eine knorpelbildende metaplasie. It can be divided into primary and secondary forms the primary form is uncommon, has unknown causes, and is generally monoarticular. Synovial chondromatosis leads to pain in the affected joint as well as limitation of the range of motion and often locking the cause of synovial chondromatosis is not known. Synovial chondromatosis osteochondromatosis or synovial chondrometaplasia also known as reichel syndrome, is a disorder characterized by loose cartilaginous bodies which may, or may not be calcified or ossified. Primary synovial chondromatosis also known as reichel syndrome or reicheljoneshenderson syndrome, is a benign monoarticular disorder of unknown origin that is characterized by synovial metaplasia and proliferation resulting in multiple intraarticular cartilaginous loose bodies of relatively similar size, not all of which are ossified. Synovial chondromatosis leads to the creation of loose bodies of cartilage alone or in combination. Synovial chondromatosis is a rare, selflimited and benign condition characterized by metaplasia of synovial lining of a joint, tendon sheath or bursa. Synovial chondromatosis with cranial extension sciencedirect. N2 we report the case of a 51yearold woman who had suffered from right knee pain and stiffness for 40 years. Synovial chondromatosis of temporomandibular joint.
Synovial chondromatosis is a rare disease in which multiple, metaplastic, cartilaginous masses form in the synovial membrane. It may or may not cause pain or swelling and usually. Full text synovial chondromatosis caused mechanical. It is very rare in the hand and wrist and because of its low prevalence and nonspecific symp. Hence, the term synovial chondromatosis is preferred. Diagnosis is often delayed until the time of surgery.
In synovial chondromatosis, a benign condition, numerous cartilaginous nodules form in the soft tissues of the joint. If you do not see its contents the file may be temporarily unavailable at the journal website or. The knee is most commonly affected, however it can affect any joint. A synovial chondromatosis is a rare benign neoplasm on the synovium. Synovial chondroma article about synovial chondroma by. Synovial chondromatosis or osteochondromatosis is a rare, benign, metaplastic, typically monoarticular disorder of the synovial lining of joints, bursae, and synovial sheaths, usually affecting large joints. Patients present with complaints of pain, locking, instability of variable duration and a palpable mass. Blankestijn j, panders ak, vermey a, scherpbier aj.
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