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Yüzük parmağı metakarpofalangeal ekleminde sinovyal kondromatozis: Olgu sunumu

Primary synovial chondromatosis is a benign metaplasia in which synovial tissue transforms into cartilagenous tissue. Primary synovial chondromatosis develops from joint or tendon synovium. Secondary synovial chondromatosis occurs with the implantation of cartilage fragments into the tissue as a result of degenerative disease (osteoarthritis), neuropathic arthropathy, or trauma.[1,2] Synovial chondromatosis is twice as common in males, and the most frequent complaints are pain, swelling, and restricted range of motion in the affected joint.[1] This condition may present with findings of trigger finger or carpal tunnel syndrome, depending on the location.[2] Synovial chondromatosis originating from the joints most commonly affects the knee, hip, and wrist joints, whereas the disease originating from the tendon sheath most frequently involves the feet and the fingers