Synovial osteochondromatosis of hip

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Right hip pain 9 months. No trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

Magnified cropped image of right hip shows multiple tiny ossified bodies involving hip joint. 

 Multiple tiny ossified bodies involving right hip joint. 

ultrasound

 Multiple tiny ossified bodies involving right hip joint. 

Case Discussion

There are multiple ossified or calcified bodies of similar size in right hip joint favoring synovial osteochondromatosis.

MRI will demonstrate more number bodies than radiograph, because it additionally picks up chondral bodies.

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