Localized Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Ankle: Expect the Unexpected

Publication date: Available online 10 May 2016 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Ozren Kubat, Ivan Bojanić, Tomislav Smoljanović Background We present the technique, results and discuss arthroscopic treatment of the localized form of pigmented villonodular synovitis (LPVNS) of the ankle. Methods Medical records of five patients diagnosed and treated for ankle LPVNS with a minimum five-year followup were retrospectively reviewed. All patients were treated arthroscopically, altered synovial tissue was resected and a sample of tissue was sent for pathohistological examination for the definitive diagnosis

Publication date: Available online 10 May 2016 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Ozren Kubat, Ivan Bojanić, Tomislav Smoljanović Background We present the technique, results and discuss arthroscopic treatment of the localized form of pigmented villonodular synovitis (LPVNS) of the ankle. Methods Medical records of five patients diagnosed and treated for ankle LPVNS with a minimum five-year followup were retrospectively reviewed. All patients were treated arthroscopically, altered synovial tissue was resected and a sample of tissue was sent for pathohistological examination for the definitive diagnosis

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