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Synovial chondromatosis

Case contributed by Manchikanti Venkatesh
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Patient complaining of pain in the knee joint

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

x-ray

Plain lateral radiograph of knee showing multiple loose bodies and changes of severe osteoarthritis suggesting secondary synovial chondromatosis. 

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