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subchondral cyst [1 record]

Record 1 1992-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiography (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

A lesion at the end of a long bone which appears to be confined to the subchondral area. These lesions are thought to arise from ingrowth of synovial membrane, but a connection between the marrow cavity and the surface of the bone is not apparent radiologically. Cysts may also occur in the shaft of a phalanx.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Formation pseudo-kystique située au niveau de l'os sous-chondral, faite de tissu conjonctif vasculaire non minéralisé qui a pris la place de l'os spongieux.

Spanish

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