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Haemophilic arthropathy - knee

Case contributed by: Dr MT Niknejad

Presentation:

A known case of haemophilia with acute swelling of the left knee

Patient Data:

Age: 14

Gender: Male

Race: Middle eastern

From the case: Haemophilic arthropathy - knee

Modality: X-ray

Periarticular osteoporosis and epiphyseal enlargement are seen at left knee radiograph with widened intercondylar notch. There is also evidence of joint effusion in favour of hemarthrosis.