A Case of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis

Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVS) A case report.

Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is benign proliferative disorder of the synovium of unknown origin. PVNS is divided into intra-articular and extra-articular form which may present as i) diffuse or ii) localised/nodular form. It is commonly seen in knee joint but hip, ankle, shoulder, wrist & other joints can be involved. It is usually seen in young adults from 20-50 years of age. It is ...

Localized Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis: Case Report

This case concerned a female patient with a complaint of pain in the anterior region of her left knee during and after sports activities, followed by joint blockage three months ago. From imaging examinations, simple radiography of the knee was normal and magnetic resonance showed a solid expansive mass, possibly corresponding to soft-tissue chondroma or focal nodular synovitis. Arthroscopic re...

Pigmented villonodular synovitis.

Pigmented villonodular synovitis.

Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVS) is an uncommon, usually monoarticular disorder encountered mainly in adults. A boy and a girl, both 7 years old, were referred because of recurrent knee effusions. Both were medically treated for other rheumatic disorders for five years. PVS was diagnosed by arthroscopy and synovectomy was curative in both cases.

Rehabilitation outcome of a case of pigmented villonodular synovitis.

Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is an uncommon proliferative disorder of the synovium, with an annual incidence of 1.8 per million. PVNS may have no symptoms, or may present as pain, stiffness, or swelling in a joint, with locking and instability. The proliferation of synovial villi and fibrous nodules characteristic of PVNS may occasionally form a palpable intra-articular mass. Resecti...