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Synovial chondromatosis occurs twice as commonly in males as females and usually in their forties. However, online communities for synovial chondromatosis patients have yielded a stark contrast, with equal representation from both genders and members diagnosed as young as late teenage/early 20s.
This histology can present one of 2 clinically distinct ways. TGCT tumors often develop from the lining of joints (also known as synovial tissue). [2] [3] [3]: 100 [4] [4]: 245 . Common symptoms of TGCT include swelling, pain, stiffness and reduced mobility in the affected joint or limb.
Malignant transformation to synovial chondrosarcoma. This is a very rare complication occurring in chronic cases. Treatment entails synovial excision and total joint replacement. [citation needed] Clicking, grating, or locking may result from acute mechanical problems due to intra-articular bodies within the affected joint. Locking may destroy ...
Villonodular synovitis is a type of synovial swelling. Types include: Pigmented villonodular synovitis; Giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath; Though they have very different names, they have the same histology, and stain positive for CD68, HAM56, and vimentin. [1] They are sometimes discussed together. [2] [3] [4]
The term fibromatosis refers to a group of soft tissue tumors [1] which have certain characteristics in common, including absence of cytologic and clinical malignant features, a histology consistent with proliferation of well-differentiated fibroblasts, an infiltrative growth pattern, and aggressive clinical behavior with frequent local recurrence.
Facet syndrome is a syndrome in which the facet joints (synovial diarthroses) cause painful symptoms. [1] In conjunction with degenerative disc disease, a distinct but functionally related condition, facet arthropathy is believed to be one of the most common causes of lower back pain. [2] [3]
Ganglion cyst; Other names: Ganglia, synovial cyst, [1] Gideon's disease, Olamide's cyst, Bible cyst, Bible bump [2] Cyst on dorsum of left hand close to the wrist: Specialty: Plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, hand surgery: Symptoms: Small soft bump associated with a joint or tendon sheath [3] Complications: Only with operative treatment ...
Neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) is the inability to control defecation due to a deterioration of or injury to the nervous system, resulting in faecal incontinence or constipation. [1] It is common in people with spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple sclerosis (MS) or spina bifida .