Synovial osteochondromatosis

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic left knee pain.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
mri

There are numerous intra-articular loose bodies of variable-sized and signal intensity representing cartilage and ossifications.

The joint capsule is distended with a little fluid and these numerous loose bodies.

Marginal and patellofemoral osteophyte formation is seen.

Case Discussion

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

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