title: Tenosynovial chondromatosis of the third finger.
abstract: Synovial chondromatosis is an uncommon lesion, characterised by cartilaginous and osseous metaplasia of the joint synovium. It usually involves a large joint and rarely occurs in the hand. A case of tenosynovial chondromatosis of the third finger is reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics Hospital, Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Zaragoza, Spain.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gil-Albarova
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Morales-Andaluz
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Castiella
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Seral
mesh_terms: D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D000074402:Synovectomy; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000473:pathology; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography