Lipohemarthrosis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Knee trauma. USG to check lower limb arterial status.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Fracture of lateral tibial condyle and fibula. Lateral radiograph is NOT cross table view

ultrasound

Fat-fluid level is seen within the suprapatellar pouch.

Case Discussion

Lipohemarthrosis results from an intra-articular fracture with escape of fat and blood from the bone marrow into the joint, and is most frequently seen in the knee.

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