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).
Maillot
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Department of Rheumatology, C.H.U., Trousseau Hôspital, Tours, France.
Goupille
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P
Valat
J P
JP
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*