Multiple giant synovial chondromatosis of the knee.
This report describes an unusual presentation of monoarticular synovial chondromatosis of the knee. In this case, multiple giant chondroid nodules presented as a painless soft tissue mass. There was no calcification but bony erosion was seen on MR scan. Such lesions may mimic a malignant neoplasm and pose a diagnostic problem.
Goel
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Manchester, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13-9WL, UK.
Cullen
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Paul
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Freemont
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D000328:Adult; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis