Plant thorn synovitis diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging.
Plant thorn synovitis is an overlooked cause of monoarthritis, with difficulties in diagnosis and treatment (1). We report on a case of thorn induced synovitis, not confirmed by histopathology, but strongly suspected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), that visualizes the foreign body (first case reported).
Department of Rheumatology, C.H.U., Trousseau Hôspital, Tours, France.
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010944:Plants; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000293:injuries*; D013585:Synovitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications*