Synovial chondromatosis
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What is synovial chondromatosis?
Synovial Chondromatosis is a rare, benign condition that involves the synovium, the thin layer of tissue that lines joints. The synovium has abnormal growth, leading to the production of cartilage bodies which may separate and become loose within the joint.
Common symptoms reported by people with synovial chondromatosis
Treatments taken by people with synovial chondromatosis

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Who has synovial chondromatosis on PatientsLikeMe?
- 15 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 9 say synovial chondromatosis is their primary condition
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 1 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 0 | |
40s | 4 | |
50s | 5 | |
60s | 4 | |
70+ | 0 |
Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
0-19 years | 2 | |
20-29 years | 0 | |
30-39 years | 0 | |
40-49 years | 0 | |
50-59 years | 1 | |
60-69 years | 0 | |
70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 4 | |
Female | 11 |
Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Diagnosed | 4 | |
Not Diagnosed | 0 |