Primary synovial chondromatosis of the ankle: A case report with radiologic and imaging findings
Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a rare, benign joint disorder characterized by cartilaginous nodule formation within the synovial membrane. While SC typically affects larger joints such as the knee and hip, ankle involvement is exceptionally uncommon, with only a few cases documented in medical lite...
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| author | Morteza Gholipour Mohsen Salimi Alireza Motamedi Fatemeh Abbasi Bahar Behnam Seyyedeh Reyhaneh Sadr |
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| description | Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a rare, benign joint disorder characterized by cartilaginous nodule formation within the synovial membrane. While SC typically affects larger joints such as the knee and hip, ankle involvement is exceptionally uncommon, with only a few cases documented in medical literature. We present a case of a 38-year-old male who experienced a rare presentation of recurrent ankle sprains and a palpable mass, ultimately diagnosed with SC in the ankle. Initial arthroscopic treatment proved insufficient due to the extensive loose bodies within the joint, necessitating a follow-up open arthrotomy to ensure complete excision. Postoperative recovery was favorable, with no recurrence observed at follow-up. This case underscores the importance of considering SC in patients with unexplained joint instability and mechanical symptoms, even in atypical joints like the ankle. Surgical intervention, particularly open arthrotomy, remains crucial for achieving effective management in advanced cases and preventing recurrence. This case report contributes to the limited literature on ankle SC and highlights the need for awareness of this rare presentation to facilitate early diagnosis and intervention. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4f6df70054c74efba207380bd2a94cae2025-01-18T05:04:05ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-03-0120316371642Primary synovial chondromatosis of the ankle: A case report with radiologic and imaging findingsMorteza Gholipour0Mohsen Salimi1Alireza Motamedi2Fatemeh Abbasi3Bahar Behnam4Seyyedeh Reyhaneh Sadr5Clinical Research Development Unit of Akhtar Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, IranStudent Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranStudent Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranStudent Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran, Iran; Corresponding author.Clinical Research Development Unit of Akhtar Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, IranClinical Research Development Unit of Akhtar Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, IranSynovial chondromatosis (SC) is a rare, benign joint disorder characterized by cartilaginous nodule formation within the synovial membrane. While SC typically affects larger joints such as the knee and hip, ankle involvement is exceptionally uncommon, with only a few cases documented in medical literature. We present a case of a 38-year-old male who experienced a rare presentation of recurrent ankle sprains and a palpable mass, ultimately diagnosed with SC in the ankle. Initial arthroscopic treatment proved insufficient due to the extensive loose bodies within the joint, necessitating a follow-up open arthrotomy to ensure complete excision. Postoperative recovery was favorable, with no recurrence observed at follow-up. This case underscores the importance of considering SC in patients with unexplained joint instability and mechanical symptoms, even in atypical joints like the ankle. Surgical intervention, particularly open arthrotomy, remains crucial for achieving effective management in advanced cases and preventing recurrence. This case report contributes to the limited literature on ankle SC and highlights the need for awareness of this rare presentation to facilitate early diagnosis and intervention.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043324013700Synovial chondromatosisAnkleCartilage nodulesCase report |
| spellingShingle | Morteza Gholipour Mohsen Salimi Alireza Motamedi Fatemeh Abbasi Bahar Behnam Seyyedeh Reyhaneh Sadr Primary synovial chondromatosis of the ankle: A case report with radiologic and imaging findings Radiology Case Reports Synovial chondromatosis Ankle Cartilage nodules Case report |
| title | Primary synovial chondromatosis of the ankle: A case report with radiologic and imaging findings |
| title_full | Primary synovial chondromatosis of the ankle: A case report with radiologic and imaging findings |
| title_fullStr | Primary synovial chondromatosis of the ankle: A case report with radiologic and imaging findings |
| title_full_unstemmed | Primary synovial chondromatosis of the ankle: A case report with radiologic and imaging findings |
| title_short | Primary synovial chondromatosis of the ankle: A case report with radiologic and imaging findings |
| title_sort | primary synovial chondromatosis of the ankle a case report with radiologic and imaging findings |
| topic | Synovial chondromatosis Ankle Cartilage nodules Case report |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043324013700 |
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