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Synovial chondromatosis of the foot: A case report with brief review

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Case Report

Author Details : Asbah Shams*, Abhijit Das, Madhu Sinha, Asfa Shams

Volume : 6, Issue : 4, Year : 2021

Article Page : 275-278

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.achr.2021.059

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Abstract

Synovial chondromatosis is a rare, benign disorder which commonly involves the large joints and is characterised by the proliferation of cartilaginous nodules beneath the synovial membrane. We report a case of an elderly male who presented with pain and swelling of the right foot since five years. Proper clinico- radiological and histological evaluation of this case led to the diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis which was managed surgically and patient’s symptoms were relieved. The rare occurrence of this entity in the small joints of hands and feet and the presence of several close differentials, warrants a thorough clinico-radiological and histological work-up to prevent unnecessary surgical exploration.
 

Keywords: Synovial chondromatosis, Cartilaginous nodules, Small joints, Synovectomy

How to cite : Shams A, Das A, Sinha M, Shams A, Synovial chondromatosis of the foot: A case report with brief review. IP Arch Cytol Histopathol Res 2021;6(4):275-278

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