Imaging of cartilaginous lesions of the synovium - A Pictorial essay
Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Scientific Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
The major cartilaginous lesions of the synovium include primary synovial chondromatosis and secondary synovial chondromatosis. The imaging features of these two entities are different. The differential diagnosis includes pigmented villonodular synovitis, lipoma arborescence, synovial hemangioma, chronic tubercular and rheumatoid arthritis, neuroarthropathy and crystal arthropathies. Imaging findings of these entities are illustrated in detail.
Authors and Affiliations
Subbarao Kakarla
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