Scripta Medica (Jan 2011)
Synovial osteochondromatosis mimicking septic arthritis
Abstract
Synovial osteochondromatosis is an uncommon benign condition with rare malignant potential. We describe an unusual case of synovial osteochondromatosis in a very elderly lady, who presented with an acute painful swollen knee, mimicking septic arthritis. This required knee replacement for long-term symptom control.