[Synovial biopsy: expectations, results and assessment].
In arthropathies without clear diagnostic clinical, radiological and laboratory findings, a synovial biopsy should be performed. The histologic examination yields a diagnosis in 5 to 29% or is complementary to clinical, radiological and laboratory findings leading to the diagnosis in another 23 to 40%; the diagnosis of "chronic synovitis" results at best for the remaining cases. The histological features of the main types of arthritis and arthropathy are briefly discussed.
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Pathologisches Institut, Kantonsspital, Luzern.
D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000382:microbiology; D016918:Arthritis, Reactive / Q000473:pathology; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000473:pathology; D001706:Biopsy; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology*
Synovialisbiopsie: Erwartungen, Ergebnisse und Erkenntnisse.