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Hip Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor without Recurrence in a 9-Year Follow-Up. Case Rep Orthop 2022; 2022:1797218. [PMID: 35154840 PMCID: PMC8837448 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1797218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background. Tenosynovial giant cell tumors are a benign but rare condition with potentially aggressive tumor-like traits which should be considered in young patients with monoarticular joint involvement. Case Presentation. This report presents a 31-year-old otherwise healthy woman with a right hip pain. Clinical and histopathological investigations revealed the diagnosis of diffuse-type tenosynovial giant cell tumor of the hip (the diffuse intra-articular form of PVNS). Open synovectomy and tumor resection and surgical dislocation of the hip were performed. She was free of symptoms and recurrence within a 9-year-follow-up period. Conclusion. Open synovectomy and tumor resection through surgical dislocation of the hip without adjutant radiotherapy could be a reliable choice for the localization of the hip.
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Xu D, Wen J, Zhang S, Pan X. Open synovectomy treatment for intra- and extraarticular localized pigmented villonodular synovitis of the knee: a case report. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:41. [PMID: 33413272 PMCID: PMC7792229 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03895-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a rare, benign, proliferative neoplastic process that commonly affects synovial-lined anatomic spaces. The diffuse type (DPVNS) is characterized by invasion of the entire joint synovium, while the localized type (LPVNS) is characterized by a relatively normal synovial appearance. This report describes a unique case of massive intraarticular LPVNS with an extraarticular extension through the lateral patellar retinaculum. No similar cases have been found in the literature. Case presentation A 58-year-old woman had a history of hyperuricemia and knee trauma and presented with unilateral knee acute swelling and pain symptoms with sudden onset. Recent expansion of the LPVNS caused the development of a tender palpable soft tissue mass in the anterolateral aspect of the knee and acute reduced mobility. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging of the knee revealed the presence of only the soft tissue mass and mild degenerative changes. Open synovectomy was performed successfully to excise the mass. Intraoperatively, macroscopic features of the bright brown inflamed synovium suggested LPVNS, which was confirmed histopathologically. Postoperatively, the symptoms of limited mobility and pain were appreciably relieved. Recurrence was not observed during the clinical follow-up at 1, 6 or 18 months after surgery. Conclusions Here, we report the unique case of localized pigmented villonodular synovitis of the knee in a misdiagnosed patient with intra- and extraarticular lesion, which might be attributed to the history of knee trauma and the focal defect of the lateral patellar retinaculum. Open synovectomy effectively relieved the symptoms of limited mobility and pain and no recurrence was observed prior to 18 months postoperatively. To reduce misdiagnosis, MRI examinations are recommended for all patients suspected of having PVNS, including those who have a history of hyperuricemia.
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- Daoliang Xu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109 Xueyuan Xi Road, 325027, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109 Xueyuan Xi Road, 325027, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109 Xueyuan Xi Road, 325027, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Localized Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Posterior Knee Compartment with Popliteal Vessel Compression: A Case Report of Arthroscopic Resection Using Only Anterior Knee Portals. Case Rep Orthop 2018; 2018:7532358. [PMID: 30034899 PMCID: PMC6033245 DOI: 10.1155/2018/7532358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a rare pathology causing hyperplasia of the synovium. It mostly affects young populations and most commonly the knee joint. It rarely affects the posterior compartment of the knee as the case presented in this study. Open surgery is usually used to treat this condition; however, in our case it was excised arthroscopically despite the anatomical challenges of the posterior knee compartment. Case Presentation This case presents a female patient with a complaint of posterior-region pain of her left knee post direct trauma post fall. This was directly followed by knee joint blockage for 1-week duration before presentation to the hospital. On MRI, she was found to have a multiloculated hemosiderin-containing structure of synovial origin within the femoral notch, extending beyond the joint capsule displacing the popliteal vessels. The patient underwent arthroscopic resection of the lesion, which was found to be pigmented villonodular synovitis on anatomopathological examination. On 6-month follow-up, the patient showed good clinical evolution with the absence of symptoms and back-to-normal daily activities. Conclusion This is a rare case of PVNS affecting the posterior knee joint compartment of a middle-aged woman, which was successfully excised arthroscopically, with no residual affected tissue or recurrence on 6-month follow-up.
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Simonetta R, Florio M, Familiari F, Gasparini G, Rosa MA. All-Arthroscopic Treatment of Intra- and Extra-Articular Localized Villonodular Synovitis of Knee. JOINTS 2017; 5:184-187. [PMID: 29270551 PMCID: PMC5738479 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1605586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a rare, benign, proliferative neoplastic condition affecting synovial-lined anatomic spaces. PVNS is characterized by hypertrophy of a synovial membrane by villous, nodular, and villonodular proliferation, with pigmentation secondary to hemosiderin deposition. The two forms of PVNS that have been described are diffuse (DPVNS) and localized (LPVNS). The knee is the most commonly involved anatomic location, followed by hip, ankle, shoulder, and elbow. Diagnosis of PVNS is not always obvious clinically. Various imaging modalities are often necessary to exclude other conditions and narrow the diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging has become the modality of choice for diagnosing PVNS. We present a case of intra-articular LPVNS with an extra-articular extension through the posterior capsule that has been successfully removed in an all-arthroscopic fashion.
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- Roberto Simonetta
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, C.O.T. Cure Ortopediche Traumatologiche, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery, Messina University, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath: Open surgery or arthroscopic synovectomy? A systematic review of the literature. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2017; 103:809-814. [PMID: 28428036 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2017.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2016] [Revised: 03/09/2017] [Accepted: 03/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath (GCTTS), formerly known as pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS), is a benign, locally aggressive, proliferative disorder of the synovium involving a joint, bursa, or tendon sheath. Treatment of GCTTS involves early surgical resection to limit articular destruction and the risk of recurrence. Synovectomy remains the treatment of choice for GCTTS, but without clear consensus to make an open or arthroscopic synovectomy and no certainty on the responsibility of surgery in the evolution towards the degenerative osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes and the rate of recurrence of open or arthroscopic excision of GCTTS of the four most frequently involved joints: the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. METHODS We performed a systematic review of literature in September 2015. The keywords were "villonodular synovitis" AND "surgical treatment". The two authors analyzed 413 articles, according to title and abstract. Forty articles were selected, read entirely and references were analyzed. RESULTS Thirty-three articles were selected. CONCLUSION Our review of literature showed that arthroscopic excision is effective for localized type of GCTTS for all four joints. In diffuse type GCTTS, the efficacy of arthroscopic synovectomy has only been shown for the knee joint. In the other joints, early diagnosis can improve clinical outcomes, but we cannot certify that surgical treatment avoids osteoarthritis degradation. STUDY DESIGN Review of literature, level of evidence IV.
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Introduction: Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a proliferative condition of the synovium, which is composed of nodules and/or villi and has an abundant number of hemosiderin-laden macrophages. Case Report: A 10-year-old boy presented with an acute irritable knee. Emergency arthroscopy showed a nodular PVNS in the intercondylar notch. The symptoms resolved after resection of the lesion. Conclusion: PVNS of the knee in children is a rare entity. It can be one of the causes of acute irritable knee. Complete resection of the nodular PVNS can cure the disease.
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- Cheung Man Hong
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China-
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China-
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Li X, Williams P, Curry EJ, Hannafin JA. Unusual Presentation of Anterior Knee Pain in Elite Female Athletes: Report of Two Cases. Orthop Rev (Pavia) 2016; 8:6291. [PMID: 27114812 PMCID: PMC4821230 DOI: 10.4081/or.2016.6291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2015] [Accepted: 01/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Two elite female athletes presented with anterior knee pain with range of motion and reproducible tenderness to palpation. Diagnostic arthroscopy was performed in both cases resulting in excision of a nodular pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) in the first patient and scar tissue in the second patient. Correct diagnosis of anterior knee pain in the elite female athlete can present a challenge to clinicians. Although patellofe-moral pain is the most common diagnosis, other uncommon causes include PVNS and residual scar formation in patients with a history of surgery or trauma. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images are helpful in confirming the diagnosis, however, in a subset of patients, the physician must rely on clinical suspicion and physical exam to make the proper diagnosis. Given the possibility of a false negative MRI images, patients with persistent anterior knee pain with a history of knee surgeries and focal tenderness reproducible on physical exam may benefit from a diagnostic arthroscopy.
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- Xinning Li
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine , MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery , New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine , MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery , New York, NY, USA
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Aurégan JC, Klouche S, Bohu Y, Lefèvre N, Herman S, Hardy P. Treatment of pigmented villonodular synovitis of the knee. Arthroscopy 2014; 30:1327-41. [PMID: 24999007 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2014.04.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2014] [Revised: 04/07/2014] [Accepted: 04/22/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE We aimed to determine the rate of local recurrence, the rate of postoperative complications, and the functional outcome at final follow-up of surgical and nonsurgical treatment approaches for pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) of the knee. METHODS Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched for studies that reported the results of treatment for any type of PVNS between January 1, 1950, and August 1, 2013. Two authors extracted the data independently using predefined data fields including study quality indicators. RESULTS Sixty studies (1,019 patients) met the inclusion criteria. Thirty-five presented data on the treatment of localized pigmented villonodular synovitis (LPVNS), 40 on diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis (DPVNS), 1 on extra-articular LPVNS, and 7 on DPVNS with extra-articular involvement. Many therapeutic options were reported. Depending on these options, DPVNS recurred in 8% to 70% of the series and LPVNS recurred in 0% to 8% of the series. For LPVNS, the 2 most-reported options were open localized synovectomy and arthroscopic local synovectomy. Between these 2 courses of treatment, no difference was found in terms of local recurrence (8.7% for open synovectomy and 6.9% for arthroscopic synovectomy) and postoperative complications (<1% for open synovectomy and 0% for arthroscopic synovectomy). For DPVNS, the 2 most-reported options were open total synovectomy and arthroscopic total synovectomy. Between these 2 courses of treatment, no difference was found in terms of local recurrence (22.6% for open synovectomy and 16.1% for arthroscopic synovectomy). However, we found a lower rate of reported complications between open synovectomy (19.3%) and arthroscopic synovectomy (0%). Internal irradiation or external beam radiation as an adjuvant treatment to surgical synovectomy seemed to decrease the rate of local recurrence in DPVNS cases with a high risk of recurrence. Finally, we found a great heterogeneity in the way the functional results were reported, and no valid conclusion could be made based on the data we extracted. CONCLUSIONS We found no difference in local recurrence rates after open or arthroscopic surgery for either LPVNS or DPVNS. However, a lower rate of postoperative complications was reported after arthroscopic surgery for DPVNS. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, systematic review of Level IV therapeutic studies.
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- Jean-Charles Aurégan
- Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Ile-de-France Ouest, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Boulogne-Billancourt, France; Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, nité de Formation et de Recherche des Sciences de la Santé, Versailles, France.
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- Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Ile-de-France Ouest, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Boulogne-Billancourt, France; Institut de l'Appareil Locomoteur Nollet, Paris, France; Clinique du Sport Paris V, Paris, France
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- Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Ile-de-France Ouest, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Boulogne-Billancourt, France; Institut de l'Appareil Locomoteur Nollet, Paris, France; Clinique du Sport Paris V, Paris, France
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- Institut de l'Appareil Locomoteur Nollet, Paris, France; Clinique du Sport Paris V, Paris, France
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- Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Ile-de-France Ouest, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Boulogne-Billancourt, France; Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, nité de Formation et de Recherche des Sciences de la Santé, Versailles, France
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Localized pigmented villonodular synovitis of the hip: sudden-onset pain caused by torsion of the tumor pedicle. Case Rep Orthop 2013; 2013:862935. [PMID: 24324906 PMCID: PMC3844195 DOI: 10.1155/2013/862935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2013] [Accepted: 10/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a rare, benign, but potentially locally aggressive disease that should be considered in younger patients who present with monoarticular joint symptoms and pathology. We present the case of a 33-year-old woman with a mass arising from her right hip joint that was examined using a multimodal radiological approach. Because her clinical presentation mimicked that of synovial osteochondromatosis of the hip, surgical dislocation was performed. Histopathological examination of the resected specimen confirmed the diagnosis of localized pigmented villonodular synovitis, with the mass consisting of proliferation of fibrohistiocytic cells, abundant hemosiderin, foamy histiocytes, and occasional giant cells. Because of the presence of tumor necrosis, we hypothesize that torsion of the tumor pedicle was the cause of acute presentation.
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This case concerned a female patient with a complaint of pain in the anterior region of her left knee during and after sports activities, followed by joint blockage three months ago. From imaging examinations, simple radiography of the knee was normal and magnetic resonance showed a solid expansive mass, possibly corresponding to soft-tissue chondroma or focal nodular synovitis. Arthroscopic resection of the lesion was performed, and the diagnosis of diffuse giant cell tumor resembling localized pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) was made from the result of the anatomopathological examination. The patient presented good clinical evolution, with disappearance of symptoms and return to physical activities.
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Naranje S, Mittal R. Knee locking and pain mimicking lateral meniscal tear due to unusual location of localized pigmented villonodular synovitis: a diagnostic surprise. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s00590-010-0665-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Synovial giant cell tumor is a benign neoplasm, rarely reported in the form of malignant metastasis. Synovial giant cell tumor most frequently occurs on the hand, and, most uncommon, on the ankle and knee. In the present study, the authors describe a rare case of synovial giant cell tumor on the knee as well as the treatment approach. Arthroscopy has been shown, in this case, to be the optimal method for treating this kind of lesion, once it allowed a less aggressive approach, while providing good visualization of all compartments of knee joint and full tumor resection.
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- Rene Jorge Abdalla
- Doctor's degree in Traumatology and Orthopedics; Professor, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, UNIFESP/EPM, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Lecturer; Head, Division of Sports Traumatology, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, UNIFESP/EPM, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Orthopedist, Sports Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center (Cecore), Hospital do Coração, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Post-graduate Student, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Synovial disorders often affect the knee joint and are a common cause of morbidity. Before MR imaging, radiologists were limited in their ability to provide information about the presence or absence of synovial disease. With the advent of MR imaging, useful information can now be provided to referring clinicians, often at a time when the initiation of therapy may mitigate significantly the long-term sequelae of synovial disorders. MR imaging, owing to its superior soft-tissue contrast, is the imaging modality of choice for demonstrating and quantifying pathologic changes of the synovium. MR imaging provides invaluable information to the clinician regarding the need to either initiate or modify therapy in those patients suffering from diseases of, or affecting, the synovium.
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Yotsumoto T, Iwasa J, Uchio Y. Localized pigmented villonodular synovitis in the knee associated with locking symptoms. Knee 2008; 15:68-70. [PMID: 17945499 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2007.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2007] [Revised: 09/18/2007] [Accepted: 09/23/2007] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) occurs in the knee more frequently than other joints. Most cases involve diffuse PVNS while the localized type is relatively rare. This report describes a patient who had PVNS and a lateral meniscus injury which induced locking symptoms in the knee. A closed reduction of the meniscus tear was performed under local anesthesia. However, complete extension of the knee was not achieved and the locking symptoms persisted. MRI examination showed a neoplastic lesion measuring approximately 2 x 2 cm in the intercondylar space together with a lateral meniscus tear. The lesion was resected using arthroscopy. Histology of the resected lesion demonstrated localized PVNS. There has not been any recurrence of locking symptoms or PVNS two years after surgery. The findings in this case suggest that localized PVNS may contribute to locking symptoms in a patient with meniscal pathology.
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- Tadahiko Yotsumoto
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shimane University School of Medicine, 89-1 Enya-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane 693-8501, Japan.
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Frick MA, Wenger DE, Adkins M. MR Imaging of Synovial Disorders of the Knee: An Update. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am 2007; 15:87-101. [PMID: 17499183 DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2007.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Synovial disorders often affect the knee joint and are a common cause of morbidity. Before MR imaging, radiologists were limited in their ability to provide information about the presence or absence of synovial disease. With the advent of MR imaging, useful information can now be provided to referring clinicians, often at a time when the initiation of therapy may mitigate significantly the long-term sequelae of synovial disorders. MR imaging, owing to its superior soft-tissue contrast, is the imaging modality of choice for demonstrating and quantifying pathologic changes of the synovium. MR imaging provides invaluable information to the clinician regarding the need to either initiate or modify therapy in those patients suffering from diseases of, or affecting, the synovium.
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- Matthew A Frick
- Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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Uslu M, Cetik O, Atasoy P, Eksioglu F, Engin M. Localized pigmented villonodular synovitis of the knee: acute onset in pregnancy. Rheumatol Int 2006; 26:1054-6. [PMID: 16708212 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-006-0135-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2006] [Accepted: 04/14/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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A pregnant patient in the first trimester presented with acute onset knee pain and effusion. As the clinical status was mimicking septic arthritis, surgery was performed. Arthroscopy demonstrated a local synovial tumor and excision was performed with arthrotomy. Microscopic evaluation revealed localized pigmented villonodular synovitis. Due to the presence of necrosis and hematoma in the tumor, we hypothesize that, that torsion or bleeding of the tumor in the presence of physiological pregnancy- related metabolic changes might have been the cause of acute presentation.
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- Murad Uslu
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kirikkale University, School of Medicine, Anabilim Dali, 71100 Kirikkale, Turkey
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Edwards MR, Tibrewal S. Patello-femoral joint pain due to unusual location of localised pigmented villonodular synovitis-a case report. Knee 2004; 11:327-9. [PMID: 15261222 DOI: 10.1016/s0968-0160(03)00078-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2003] [Accepted: 04/11/2003] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Localised pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a rare condition usually affecting the knee. It can be a difficult condition to manage with an average delay in diagnosis of 4.4 years. We describe a case of a localised PVNS lesion interposed between the patello-femoral joint, presenting as 'anterior knee pain'. To our knowledge this has not previously been reported. The lesion was completely excised at arthroscopy resulting in complete resolution of symptoms. Solitary lesions of PVNS should also be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained 'anterior knee pain'.
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- M R Edwards
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.
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