Synovial Osteo-chondromatosis: in Regards with a Case

Synovial chondromatosis is a benign, infrequent lesion with a generally synovial membrane mono-articular location. It affects one in every 100,000 inhabitants. It is 2 times more frequent in men, and mainly affects large joints: knee (70 %), hip (20 %) and shoulder (19 %). Imaging studies are essent...

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Main Authors: Dianarelys Villafuerte Delgado, Mercy Guadalupe Heras Heras, Félix González Pérez
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de las Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos 2017-11-01
Series:Revista Finlay
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Online Access:http://www.revfinlay.sld.cu/index.php/finlay/article/view/494
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Summary:Synovial chondromatosis is a benign, infrequent lesion with a generally synovial membrane mono-articular location. It affects one in every 100,000 inhabitants. It is 2 times more frequent in men, and mainly affects large joints: knee (70 %), hip (20 %) and shoulder (19 %). Imaging studies are essential for diagnosis. A case of 20 year old patient is presented who after performing systematic physical exercises began with left shoulder volume increased and limited movement; he consulted the orthopedic and was prescribed treatment after physical examination and imaging studies. The case is presented because it is an infrequent medical entity in which imaging studies have a vital role for the diagnosis and posterior treatment.
ISSN:2221-2434