Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Feb 26, 2021; 9(6): 1379-1385
Published online Feb 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i6.1379
Subtalar joint pigmented villonodular synovitis misdiagnosed at the first visit: A case report
Wen-Qian Zhao, Bin Zhao, Wan-Sheng Li, Isaac Assan
Wen-Qian Zhao, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The People's Hospital of Shouguang City, Shouguang 262700, Shandong Province, China
Bin Zhao, Department of Orthopedics, Shouguang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shouguang 262700, Shandong Province, China
Wan-Sheng Li, Department of General Surgery, Shouguang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shouguang 262700, Shandong Province, China
Isaac Assan, School of International Education, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Zhao B and Zhao WQ contributed to conceptualization of the study; Zhao B aided with the surgery; Zhao WQ, and Li WS contributed to the data curation; Zhao B wrote the original draft; Assan I contributed to the article review, edit, and diction analysis; All authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Bin Zhao, MD, Attending Doctor, Department of Orthopedics, Shouguang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 3353 Shengcheng Street, Shouguang 262700, Shandong Province, China. benjaminyan1@163.com
Received: September 17, 2020
Peer-review started: September 17, 2020
First decision: November 26, 2020
Revised: December 8, 2020
Accepted: December 23, 2020
Article in press: December 28, 2020
Published online: February 26, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: Diffuse subtalar joint pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a rare disease that can potentially cause bone and cartilage lesions if misdiagnosed at an early stage. Magnetic resonance imaging should be recommended if a physician is suspicious of PVNS. We present a case of misdiagnosed PVNS to improve our understanding of the early characteristics of diffuse subtalar joint PVNS.