Pigmented villonodular synovitis.

Ofluoglu, Onder · Orthop Clin North Am · 2006

review · Level V

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Abstract

Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a benign proliferative lesion of the synovium with unclear etiology. It is a locally aggressive lesion that may invade and destroy surrounding bone and soft tissues and represents a high rate of recurrence despite aggressive treatment modalities. This article describes the new developments in etiology and outlines current approaches for diagnosis and treatment.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy