Pigmented villonodular synovitis associated with congenital dislocation of the hip

ATİLLA B., ÜZÜMCÜGİL A., AYDINGÖZ Ü., Gedikoglu G.

HIP International, vol.13, no.3, pp.189-192, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/112070000301300311
  • Journal Name: HIP International
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.189-192
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Hip involvement in pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS), itself a rare disease, is not uncommon. However, no association of PVNS with congenital dislocation of the hip has been reported in the literature. Here we describe the case of a middle-aged woman with such a condition.