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Case Reports
. 2005 Nov;34(11):707-13.
doi: 10.1007/s00256-005-0946-3. Epub 2005 Aug 16.

Primary synovial osteochondromatosis presenting as constrictive capsulitis

S H Butt  1 , T Muthukumar, V N Cassar-Pullicino, D C Mangham
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Case Reports

Primary synovial osteochondromatosis presenting as constrictive capsulitis

S H Butt et al. Skeletal Radiol. 2005 Nov.

Abstract

Primary synovial chondromatosis of the joints can present as capsular constriction with peri-articular osteopenia. This rare presentation is highlighted in three cases (two hips and one shoulder). The diagnosis in all the patients was made on arthrography and/or MRI/CT and was confirmed histologically. Synovial chondromatosis should be considered in patients with this presentation. Arthrography is the best imaging modality to confirm the cause (synovial chondromatosis) and effect (constrictive capsulitis).

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