Open Synovectomy in Diffuse Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of Ankle Joint: A Case Report.
- Author:
Bo Hyeon KIM
1
;
Soon Eok KWON
;
Shin Taek KANG
;
Se Wook PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cheongju St. Mary's Hospital, Cheongju, Korea. maxhr@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ankle;
Pigmented villonodular synovitis;
Diffuse type;
Excision
- MeSH:
Animals;
Ankle;
Ankle Joint;
Foot;
Humans;
Joints;
Knee Joint;
Recurrence;
Synovial Membrane;
Synovitis, Pigmented Villonodular;
Tendons
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2009;13(2):211-213
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a rare proliferative disorder that affects synovium, tendon sheath and bursa. Although the condition can present in any joint, knee joint is the most commonly affected site and only 2.5% of cases occur in foot and ankle joint. PVNS occurs in two types: localized and diffuse. Localized type is characterized by focal involvement of the synovium with either nodular or pedunculated masses, Diffuse type affects virtually the entire synovium. Diffuse type has reported more recurrence rate. We have experienced a patient who has diffuse type PVNS of ankle joint and report an optimal method of surgical treatment.
