Bone lesions in pigmented villonodular synovitis.
Seven cases of pigmented villonodular synovitis with invasion of the bone are described, four affecting the hip and the remaining three involving the knee, shoulder and ankle joint, respectively. The pathogenesis of the bone changes and the radiographical appearance of the involved joints are described. The methods of treatment are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010858:Pigmentation; D011859:Radiography; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000473:pathology; D013585:Synovitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging