Synovial chondromatosis.
We reviewed 53 cases of synovial chondromatosis and compared their clinical, radiological and pathological features. A radiological diagnosis is possible with increasing frequency as the disease progresses; in the early phase arthrography is helpful. Radiologically the disease may be classified as either extra-articular, or intra-articular; the intra-articular variety may be localised or generalised. Recurrence after operation was seen in 11.5% and was much the same after either synovectomy or simple removal of loose bodies. A protocol for treatment is proposed.
Maurice
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Bristol Royal Infirmary, England.
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Watt
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001175:Arthrography; D002812:Chondroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013583:Synovial Membrane