Synovial Chondromatosis of the Subscapular Recess - A Case Report -

Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society 2001;4(2):196-198.
Published online December 30, 2001.

Koung Wook Nha, M.D., Suk Kyu Choo, M.D., Byung Hyun Jung, M.D., Seung Yeub Suk, M.D., Han Sung Kim, M.D.*

Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Department of Anatomical Pathology^*
Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University, Ilsan, Kyounggi, Korea

견갑하 와의 활액막 연골종증 - 1례 보고 -

나경욱, 주석규, 정병현, 석승엽, 김한성

인제대학교 의과대학 일산백병원 정형외과학교실, 해부병리학교실*

Abstract

Synovial chondromatosis is the chondroid metaplasia of the synovial membrane. Large joints such as the knee and hip are commonly involved. Synovial chondromatosis very rarely develops within the shoulder joints. We have experienced the synovial chondromatosis developed in the right subscapular recess communicating the shoulder joint of a 30 year-old-female who was diagnosed by plain radiograph, MRI and microscopic findings, and then treated by arthroscopic synovectomy and removal of loose bodies.

Key Words: Synovial chondromatosis, Subscapular recess