Solitary synovial osteochondroma of the knee: Mimicking a giant loose body

AYDIN N., Gokkus K., Topal C., Aydin A. T.

International Medical Case Reports Journal, vol.5, no.1, pp.83-86, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 5 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: International Medical Case Reports Journal
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.83-86
  • Keywords: solitary synovial osteochondroma, loose body, arthroscopy, knee joint, synovial chondromatosis
  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Solitary synovial osteochondromas are rarely seen. Usually arising from the juxta-articular soft tissues without attaching to the bone, these lesions can be large and show clinical and radiological features of a malignant process. This report is about a 64-year-old woman with no history of trauma. She had a history of dull pain and a progressive limited range of motion that had been ongoing for 3 years. An unusual presentation of an uncommon disease that is not widely known by orthopedic surgeons is reported. © 2012 Aydin et al, publisher and licensee Dove Medical Press Ltd.