Shoulder joint synovial chondromatosis presenting as multiple axillary masses: A case report

J Clin Ultrasound. 2018 Jun;46(5):361-363. doi: 10.1002/jcu.22555. Epub 2017 Nov 21.

Abstract

Synovial chondromatosis is a rare, benign, proliferative cartilaginous lesion arising from the synovial tissue, tenosynovium, or bursal lining. We describe the case of a patient who initially presented with multiple axillary masses. Breast ultrasound (US) was requested due to the concern of a breast tumor with axillary lymph node metastases. US study was helpful and provided adequate information to suggest the diagnosis.

Keywords: axilla; breast; shoulder; synovial chondromatosis; ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Axilla / diagnostic imaging
  • Chondromatosis, Synovial / complications*
  • Chondromatosis, Synovial / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymphatic Diseases / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Shoulder Joint / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography