Case report 719. Reaction of synovium and bone to a silicone implant of the lunate.
A radiological and histological study of synovitis and bone invasion due to deterioration of a silicone implant of the lunate is presented. The interest of similar observations for osteoarticular pathology is discussed.
Lagier
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Department of Pathology, Geneva Medical School, Switzerland.
D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012828:Silicones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013585:Synovitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery*
D012828:Silicones