Intra-articular tumours are uncommonly encountered in routine practice and may present diagnostic challenges to pathologists. Challenges unique to this site include distinction from more common reactive synovial conditions, which are far more common; histologic variability; superimposed reactive changes; and often, lack of provided clinicoradiological context. This article reviews the pathology of the synovial tumours and tumour-like lesions, including diagnostic pearls, pitfalls and rare entities.
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J Orthop Case Rep
January 2025
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, Bahadur Shah Marg, New Delhi, India.
Introduction: Tumoral calcinosis is a rare hereditary condition characterized by the deposition of calcium phosphate and hydroxyapatite in periarticular soft tissues. First described by Giard and Duret in 1898 and later detailed by Inclan in 1943, this condition has often been confused with other forms of periarticular calcification. Tumoral calcinosis predominantly affects young males and is typically found around major joints, such as the shoulder, elbow, hip, ankle, and wrist.
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January 2025
Rheumatologische Facharztpraxis Schwerin, Schwerin, Deutschland.
Infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Among these, musculoskeletal infections represent a relevant proportion as patients with rheumatoid arthritis face an increased risk of developing septic arthritis and prosthesis infections. The causes are multifactorial.
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Pôle Aixois de Chirurgie Articulaire et Sportive, La Bastide d'Axium, 21, Avenue Alfred Capus, 13090 Aix-en-Provence, France.
Introduction: The posteromedial compartment of the knee houses several important anatomical structures, including the oblique popliteal ligament (OPL), an accessory insertion tendon of the semimembranosus muscle. Popliteal cysts develop from the synovial bursa located between the medial gastrocnemius and the semimembranosus, typically secondary to intra-articular pathologies causing effusion. This study aimed to describe the normal anatomy of the postero-medial capsule of the knee and its anatomical variations, particularly in the presence of popliteal cysts.
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September 2024
Texas A&M University, Temple, Texas, USA.
A 13-year-old boy was referred to orthopedic surgery for chronic intermittent pain and swelling of the left knee. Initial imaging was consistent with osteochondritis dissecans of the femoral condyle. Follow-up imaging demonstrated unexpected progression, with a mass extending into the notch, replacing the anterior cruciate ligament, and eroding the femoral and tibial condyles.
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