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Learn About Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis

What is the definition of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis?
Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a disease in which the tissue lining the joints and tendons in the body (synovium) grows abnormally. It is characterized by a noncancerous mass or tumor. There are two types of PVNS: the local or nodular form (where the tumor involves the tendons that support the joint, or in one area of the joint) and the diffuse form (where the entire lining of the joint is involved). Symptoms might include: pain, limitation of movement, and locking of the joint. In some cases, the normal joint structure can be destroyed. The knee is most commonly affected by this condition, though it can occur in other joints such as the hip, shoulder, elbow, ankle, wrist, and rarely the jaw. The cause of PVNS is unknown.
What are the alternative names for Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis?
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis
  • Diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis
  • Diffuse-type GCT
  • Diffuse-type giant cell tumor
  • Localized pigmented villonodular synovitis
  • TGCT
  • TSGCT
  • Tenosynovial giant cell tumor
  • Tenosynovial giant cell tumors
Who are the top Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis Local Doctors?
Elite in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Elite in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Faculté De Médecine Lyon Est, 
Lyon, FR 

Jean-yves Blay practices in Lyon, France. Blay is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. Their top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Synovial Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Elite in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Elite in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis

Gustave Roussy

Villejuif, FR 

Antoine Italiano practices in Villejuif, France. Mr. Italiano is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Hysterectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Grant H. Garcia
Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis

Proliance Surgeons

5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
Seattle, WA 
Languages Spoken:
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Grant Garcia, MD, is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with advanced accredited fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Garcia’s primary focus for his practice is sports medicine, having a great interest in returning athletes safely to their sport after shoulder, knee and elbow injuries and surgeries. During residency and fellowship, Dr. Garcia trained in numerous advanced sports procedures and techniques. These include cartilage regeneration, meniscus transplantation, multi-ligamentous knee reconstruction and complex limb realignment procedures. In addition, many minimally invasive shoulder procedures, including stemless arthroplasty, stabilization procedures, and rotator cuff revision surgery are part of his expertise. He has special elbow training in ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction and repair procedures. Dr. Garcia is also fellowship trained in orthobiologic treatments, including stem cell transplantation and PRP, to assist in these surgical procedures, as well as non-operative treatments. Dr. Garcia has authored over 50 publications found in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has presented more than 60 academic sports papers worldwide, in addition to authoring book chapters on advanced techniques in sports medicine. He has also published over a dozen papers on sports medicine that have been featured in ESPN.com, Orthopedics Today and AAOS Now. Dr. Garcia was an assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. During residency, he cared for players on the New York Giants, New York Mets, US Tennis Team, New York Rangers, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, as well as many collegiate athletes. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center