Rapid Malignant Transformation of Primary Synovial Chondromatosis into Chondrosarcoma

Authors

  • Dr J. Jonckheere MD, Department of Radiology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 101, B-1090 Brussels, Belgium
  • M. Shahabpour Department of Radiology, AZ Sint Maarten, Mechelen, Belgium
  • I. Willekens Department of Radiology, AZ Sint Maarten, Mechelen, Belgium
  • N. Pouliart Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Belgium
  • M. Dezillie Department of Orthopedic Surgery, AZ Groeninge, Kortrijk, Belgium
  • F. Vanhoenacker Department of Radiology, AZ Sint Maarten, Mechelen, Belgium
  • J. De Mey Department of Radiology, AZ Sint Maarten, Mechelen, Belgium

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.1336

Keywords:

Bone neoplasms, MR

Abstract

Chondrosarcoma of the synovium is rare. It may arise de novo from the synovium or pre-existing synovial chondromatosis may undergo malignant transformation into chondrosarcoma. Diagnosing a malignant transformation of the synovium remains a big challenge. It is based on the correlation of clinical findings, imaging and histology, as illustrated in this case report.

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Published

2014-09-01

Issue

Vol. 97 No. 5 (2014)

Section

Original Article

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