title: Synovial chondrometaplasia of the hand: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: A case of synovial chondrometaplasia of the hand is described. Histologic differentiation from chondrosarcoma may be difficult. Recurrences are common, but no instance of malignant change is known. Nonetheless, adequate surgical excision of the lesion is recommended.
mesh_terms: D002812:Chondroma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013584:Sarcoma, Synovial / Q000175:diagnosis; D013583:Synovial Membrane; D009626:Terminology as Topic