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Synovial osteochondromatosis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right knee pain.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

A well defined ossified loose body is seen in anterior joint space of right tibiofemoral joint.

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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