Geröllzyste
English translation: subchondral cyst
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|  Selected response from: William Wertz, Jr. United States Local time: 23:24 | ||||||
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| 3 | conglomerate cyst |
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peer agreement (net): +4subchondral cyst Explanation: Subchondral cyst formation is characteristic of osteoarthritis and can be routinely found on x-rays. A subchondral cyst is a fluid-filled sac that extrudes from the joint, consisting of thickened joint material (mostly hyaluronic acid, a substance found in normal joint fluid that serves to lubricate the joint). Reference: http://osteoarthritis.about.com/od/osteoarthritissymptoms/f/... |
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