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Synovial Chondromatosis Ankle - A Case Report
Joseph George1, Nirvin Paul2, Raghavendra Kaganur2
1Department of Orthopaedics, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mandiram Hospital, Puthuppally, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Introduction:
Many loose bodies are present in the joint due to the uncommon benign neoplastic disorder known as synovial chondromatosis, which causes the production of intra-articular nodular cartilaginous lesions from the synovium. Synovial chondromatosis of the ankle joint is an uncommon condition. Here, we present a case of synovial chondromatosis of the ankle joint treated by surgical excision.
Case Report:
A 42-year-old woman who had been experiencing discomfort and edema in her left ankle for 8 years and had gotten worse during the previous 2 years visited our outpatient department. Clinical and radiological examination revealed synovial chondromatosis of the left ankle joint.
Conclusion:
Synovial chondromatosis of the ankle is an uncommon synovial neoplasm in an unlikely anatomic location. The diagnosis should be considered when evaluating monoarticular synovitis.
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