Synovial osteochondromatosis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Knee pain.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Multiple well defined small ossified loose bodies are seen in suprapatellar bursa.

Case Discussion

Typical appearance of synovial osteochondromatosis, also known as Reichel syndrome, which is a disorder characterized by loose cartilaginous bodies which may, or may not be calcified or ossified.

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