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Synovial osteochondromatosis

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis probable

Patient Data

Age: Adult

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x-ray

Ossified intra-articular loose bodies bilaterally. 

Bilateral knee joint osteoarthritis, seen as decreased tibiofemoral articulation distance, subchondral sclerosis and marginal osteophytes.

Case Discussion

Features of synovial osteochondromatosis, mostly secondary to knee osteoarthritis.

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