Synovial chondromatosis of the elbow in a child

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Synovial chondromatosis is cartilaginous metaplasia of mesenchymal remnants of synovial tissue of the joints. Its main characteristic is the formation of cartilaginous nodules in the synovium and inside the articular space (loose bodies). It usually presents between the third and fifth decades and is rare in children. It presents as a mono-articular pathology affecting large joints such as the knee, hip, and elbow. The main symptoms are pain, swelling, and limitation of movements in the affected joint. Diagnosis is made by panoramic radiographs, computed tomography scan, and mainly magnetic resonance imaging and on surgery. The authors describe of synovial chondromatosis presenting in the elbow of an 11 year-old girl which is unreported to the best of our knowledge.

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Narasimhan, R., Kennedy, S., Tewari, S., Dhingra, D., & Zardawi, I. (2011). Synovial chondromatosis of the elbow in a child. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, 45(2), 181–184. https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5413.77141

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