Synovial Chondromatosis, The Alfred I. duPont Institute

Discussion: - a monarticular synovial proliferative disease which is characterized by the metaplastic conversion of cartilagenous tissue to ossified loose bodies; - cartilagenous or osteocartilaginous metaplasia takes place w/in the synovial membrane of joints, bursae, or tendon sheaths; - seen most often in middle-aged men; - pts report pain and limitation of motion;