Two Cases of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis in the Knee Joint
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Arthroscopic Management of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Knee Joint
INTRODUCTION Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) of knee joint is a rare disorder of Synovium. Hip and knee joint are commonly affected joints. The knee PVNS presents as a localized or diffuse form. Diagnosis if often delayed and permanent joint damage occurs with advanced disease. Ultrasound examination shows fluid collection and synovial hypertrophy. Magnetic resonance imaging helps in cl...
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عنوان ژورنال: Orthopedics & Traumatology
سال: 1959
ISSN: 1349-4333,0037-1033
DOI: 10.5035/nishiseisai.9.82