title: Recurrent synovial chondromatosis treated with meniscectomy and synovectomy.
abstract: Synovial chondromatosis is a rare benign intraarticular metaplasia of synovium. This process may result in the production of detached particles of highly cellular cartilage in the involved joint spaces. It is most often reported in the larger joints of the body including the knee, hip, elbow, and ankle. Since Axhausen in 1993 reported the first case affecting the temporomandibular joint, several articles have been listed in the literature regarding the presentation, diagnosis, and management of this form of an arthropathy. This is a case of a recurrent synovial chondromatosis that was approached with a meniscectomy and a complete synovectomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lucas
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Quinn
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Foote
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bruno
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008679:Metaplasia; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D000074402:Synovectomy; D013582:Synovial Fluid; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000473:pathology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*