SYNOVIAL OSTEOCHONDROMATOSIS

Question 1

what causes synovial osteochondromatosis ?

Answer 1

metaplasia (abnormal change in the tissue) of the synovium.

Question 2

Radiographically what does osteochondromatosis look like ?

Answer 2

Multiple intraarticular calcifications - Follow the joint spaces well.

Question 3

what do early signs of synovial osteochondromatosis look like ?

Answer 3

Before the cartilage calcifies, you will only see joint effusions.

Question 4

Where is Synovial Osteochondromatosis commonly seen?

Answer 4

Knee, hip and elbow.

Question 5

What is the relevance of the lose bodies and calling the finding Synovial Osteochondromatosis ?

Answer 5

If the loose bodies are of the same size it is called Synovial Osteochondromatosis. If different sizes then secondary Synovial Osteochondromatosis.