Head and Neck Imaging

Localized Benign Synovioma of Big Joint: Three Cases Report and Literature Review*

Author:ZHAO Zhen-jiang, CUI Jian-ling, SUN Ying-cai,et al.

affiliation:Luoyang Zhenggu Hospital (Henan Orthopedic Hospital), Luoyang 450000, Henan Province, China

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Abstract

Objective To study the imaging features of localized benign synovioma of big joint. Methods 25 cases with pathology proved PVNS were retrospectively reviewed. Routine radiograph and MR exam were carried out in all of cases, and 1 case had contrast-enhanced MR imaging. 10 patients were proved localized benign synovioma. Results X plain film findings were soft-tissue mass without osseous involvement. MR imaging showed the lesions were heterogeneously iso-/hypo-intense on T1 weighted images, and heterogeneously hyper-/hypo-intense on T2 weighted images. The margin of lesions were clear and significantly enhanced. Conclusion The imaging findings of localized benign synovioma of big joint have some certain characteristics.

【Keyword】Big Joint; Localized Benign Synovioma; Radiography; MR Imaging

【Chart number】R322.7+2

【Document Identification Number】A

【DOI】 10.3969/j.issn.1672- 5131.2019.04.043