Giant synovial cysts.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1984
Abstract
Giant synovial cysts (GSC) are large, well-defined cavities, containing synovial fluid and lined by a synovium-like membrane, which extend for a variable distance outside the joint cavity. We are reporting 15 cases of GSC of various joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common disease process reported in association with GSC. We suggest that trauma may be a more important cause of GSC than has previously been described. Arthrography and ultrasonography are both helpful in diagnosing these large cysts, especially in the knee to aid in differentiating GSC from thrombophlebitis.
Volume
12
Issue
2
First Page
90
Last Page
96
ISSN
0364-2348
Published In/Presented At
Fedullo, L. M., Bonakdarpour, A., Moyer, R. A., & Tourtellotte, C. D. (1984). Giant synovial cysts. Skeletal radiology, 12(2), 90–96. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00360812
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
6385276
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article