Medial plica of the knee

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

MRI knee

mri
Axial T2
fat sat
Sagittal
T2 fat sat
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The medial plica of the knee is a little thickened. 

Annotated images

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The medial plica is indicated by the red arrow in both images. 

Case Discussion

The medial plica of the knee is identified in the vast majority of patients at arthroscopy, but can become inflamed and be the source of medial knee pain in some. 

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