Synovial osteochondromatosis of the shoulder joint.
A case of synovial osteochondromatosis in a synovial recess of the shoulder joint, which is considered to be a very rare condition, is presented. Different clinical and pathologic aspects of this condition are reviewed and discussed. Treatment consists of a surgical removal of the free loose osteocartilaginous bodies with a partial excision of the affected synovia. The condition did not recur.
D000328:Adult; D002812:Chondroma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000473:pathology; D000074402:Synovectomy; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000473:pathology