title: Synovial chondromatosis in the radiocarpal joint.
abstract: A rare case of synovial chondromatosis involving the radiocarpal joint is described. Histologic examination revealed a cartilaginous loose body and mildly inflamed synovium. Histologic differentiation of this condition from synovial chondrosarcoma can be difficult because of the frequent finding of nuclear atypia. Surgical excision is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hand Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Taras
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Meadows
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000473:pathology