Synovial Lipoma of the Subtalar Joint

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2017 Jul;107(4):337-339. doi: 10.7547/15-140.

Abstract

Lipomas are benign adipose masses that are rarely associated with synovial membranes. In addition, there are only a few reports describing synovial lipomas in the foot. No reported occurrence of this lesion in the subtalar joint currently exists. This case report documents the presentation, clinical evaluation, advanced imaging, and surgical management of a 45-year-old man with a large synovial lipoma of the subtalar joint.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Lipoma / diagnosis*
  • Lipoma / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Subtalar Joint / pathology*
  • Synovial Membrane / pathology*