What is pigmented villonodular synovitis?
Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a condition of the joint lining that most often affects the knee. It is characterized by pain and swelling as well as hemosiderin (iron) build-up inside the joint. It occurs in two forms: localized and diffuse.
How do members experience pigmented villonodular synovitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pigmented villonodular synovitis*
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Joint pain
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Joint swelling
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Nothing reported yet
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Joint locking
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for pigmented villonodular synovitis*
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Who has pigmented villonodular synovitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 9 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 29 |
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