title: Osteochondromatosis of the ankle.
abstract: Synovial chondromatosis is a rare condition that presents as juxta-articular masses which arise due to metaplasia of the synovia and formation of cartilaginous nodules. It will present as a monoarticular mass that is a chronically progressive condition without any tendency to resolve spontaneously. The authors present a review of the literature with a rare case study involving the ankle joint of a 29-year-old black male. The clinical presentation, surgical excision, histologic analysis, and postoperative course are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, Redford Community Hospital, Michigan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sekosky
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lefkowitz
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Steiner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000843:Ankle Joint; D005097:Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male