Synovialoma D21.9
Definition
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Benign or malignant tumour originating from the membrana synovialis, the tendon sheaths or the bursae.
Localization
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Mostly located at the extremities.
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Clinic
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Slowly growing tumour, close to the joint, possibly fluctuating, under well movable skin. Pain near the joint.
Histology
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Cell-rich granulation tissue with spindle cells, multinuclear giant cells and lipid-storing foam cells.
Diagnosis
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Histology.
Differential diagnosis
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Chronic inflammatory joint diseases; ganglion; chondrome; exostosis; Heberden's nodes; foreign body granuloma.
Therapy
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Excision in toto by hand surgeons.
Progression/forecast
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Recurrence tendency is known. Often malignant degeneration (malignant synovialoma).
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Giant cell tumor tenosynovial;Outgoing links (6)
Cutaneous Chondroma; Excision; Foreign body granuloma; Ganglion; Heberden's knot; Subungual exostosis;Disclaimer
Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.
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