SynovialomaD21.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Benign or malignant tumour originating from the membrana synovialis, the tendon sheaths or the bursae.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Mostly located at the extremities.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Slowly growing tumour, close to the joint, possibly fluctuating, under well movable skin. Pain near the joint.

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Cell-rich granulation tissue with spindle cells, multinuclear giant cells and lipid-storing foam cells.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Histology.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Chronic inflammatory joint diseases; ganglion; chondrome; exostosis; Heberden's nodes; foreign body granuloma.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Excision in toto by hand surgeons.

Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.

Recurrence tendency is known. Often malignant degeneration (malignant synovialoma).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer