Fabella

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

One fabella is observed as an incidental finding.

Case Discussion

A fabella is a sesamoid bone, a small seed-shaped bone, which is formed in the tendon of the gastrocnemius muscle near its attachment to the femur.

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