Presentation
Knee swelling and pain.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
- Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Synovial chondromatosis
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From the case:
Synovial chondromatosis
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Case Discussion
MR images reveal multiple masses within the joint with heterogeneous T2 hyperintensity.
Patient was operated (arthroscopic resection) and the lesions confirmed to be chondromatosis.
Final diagnosis: synovial chondromatosis (proven)