Title of article :
Early Diagnosis of Giant Solitary Synovial Chondromatosis of the Hip Using Ultrasound-guided Synovial Biopsy: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Jamshidi, Khodamorad Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center - Shafa Orthopedic Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Khadem, Mehryar Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center - Shafa Orthopedic Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Shooshtarizadeh, Tina Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center - Shafa Orthopedic Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Mirzaei, Alireza Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center - Shafa Orthopedic Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
The diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis (SCM) is usually delayed, as the arthroscopic-guided synovial biopsy is postponed owing to its invasive nature. We report the timely diagnosis of a giant solitary synovial chondromatosis of the hip in a 32-year-old woman using ultrasound-guided synovial biopsy. This technique revealed to be safe and successful in the diagnosis of SCM, when the imaging studies were obscure. Moreover, it avoided the potential arthroscopy-associated complications. We recommend ultrasound-guided synovium biopsy as a less invasive and less complicated technique for the early diagnosis of SCM in future workouts. Level of evidence: V
Keywords :
Hip , Synovial chondromatosis , Ultrasound-guided synovial biopsy
Journal title :
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
