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Effusion of joint

MedGen UID:
222181
•Concept ID:
C1253936
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Pathologic Function
Synonyms: Hydrarthroses; Hydrarthrosis
SNOMED CT: Effusion of joint (387637008); Effusion into joint (387637008); Joint effusion (387637008); Hydrarthrosis (387637008)

Definition

Abnormally increased amount of fluid in a joint cavity, usually as a result of joint inflammation. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVEffusion of joint

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PubMed

Gross synovial fluid analysis in the differential diagnosis of joint effusion.
Abdullah S, Young-Min SA, Hudson SJ, Kelly CA, Heycock CR, Hamilton JD
J Clin Pathol 2007 Oct;60(10):1144-7. Epub 2007 Jan 26 doi: 10.1136/jcp.2006.043950. PMID: 17259296Free PMC Article
Intra-articular methotrexate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis: a clinical and sonographic study.
Iagnocco A, Cerioni A, Coari G, Ossandon A, Masciangelo R, Valesini G
Clin Rheumatol 2006 Mar;25(2):159-63. Epub 2005 Jun 10 doi: 10.1007/s10067-005-1144-3. PMID: 15948014
Arthroscopic treatment of septic joints: prognostic factors.
Vispo Seara JL, Barthel T, Schmitz H, Eulert J
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2002 May;122(4):204-11. Epub 2002 Apr 6 doi: 10.1007/s00402-001-0386-z. PMID: 12029509

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