Reichel syndrome. A case report with review of the literature

• Published in: Chirurg Vol. 67; no. 5; p. 556
• Main Authors: Kotter, A, Mayr, E, Kundel, K, Rüter, A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: German
• Published: Germany 01.05.1996
• Subjects: Adult; Arthroscopy; Chondromatosis, Synovial - diagnostic imaging; Chondromatosis, Synovial - pathology; Chondromatosis, Synovial - surgery; Endoscopy; Female; Humans; Joint Loose Bodies - diagnostic imaging; Joint Loose Bodies - pathology; Joint Loose Bodies - surgery; Radiography; Synovectomy; Synovial Membrane - diagnostic imaging; Synovial Membrane - pathology

In the case report presented, we describe the Reichel syndrome-synovial chondromatosis. The disease is monoarticular, involves no trauma or inflammation, and tends to cause a build-up of floating cartilage. Its prognosis is good. On the basis of a review of the literature, we present its etiology, d...