Synovial hemangioma of the knee-joint (author's transl)

• Published in: Zeitschrift für orthopädie und ihre grenzgebiete Vol. 115; no. 6; p. 959
• Main Authors: Lörincz, G, Schöffler, E, Fassbender, H G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: German
• Published: Germany 01.12.1977
• Subjects: Adolescent; Arthritis - etiology; Child, Preschool; Female; Hemangioma, Cavernous - complications; Hemangioma, Cavernous - surgery; Hemorrhage - etiology; Humans; Joint Diseases - complications; Joint Diseases - surgery; Knee Joint - surgery; Synovectomy; Synovitis - etiology

In monoarticular diseases of the knee-joint of children, especially in case of a blood-stained joint effusion, a synovial hemangioma has to be considered. The histological examination of an ample biopsy specimen can prove the diagnosis. A radical synovectomy carried out as early as possible results...