Synovial osteochondromatosis of the shoulder

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic shoulder pain.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female

Multiple free intra-articular loose bodies in the synovial sheath of the long head biceps tendon in osteoarthritis of the shoulder joint.

Case Discussion

Obviously a case of secondary synovial chondromatosis.

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