Giant solitary synovial chondromatosis

Skeletal Radiol. 1994 Jan;23(1):23-9. doi: 10.1007/BF00203697.

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to describe giant solitary synovial chondromatosis, a previously unrecognized feature of synovial chondromatosis that may histologically and radiographically mimic a malignant neoplasm. Giant solitary synovial chondroma is an intra- and/or extraarticular lesion measuring over 1 cm in size and sometimes as large as 20 cm. The radiographic appearance is that of a large, well-marginated mass either of irregular feathery calcification from coalescence of multiple small synovial chondromas, or a rounded calcified mass from the growth of a single synovial chondroma. Radiographically, giant solitary synovial chondromatosis may appear similar to chondrosarcoma and parosteal osteosarcoma.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Chondromatosis, Synovial* / diagnostic imaging
  • Chondromatosis, Synovial* / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography