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Discoid lateral meniscus

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Locking right knee.

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Male
mri

There is an abnormal body width of the lateral meniscus (>20 mm) on coronal sequences, visible in more than three images on sagittal sequences with an intrinsic high STIR (degenerative).

The medial meniscus appears normal.

Case Discussion

MRI features of a discoid lateral meniscus. Discoid menisci are of congenital origin, usually affecting the lateral meniscus, bilateral up to 50%,  prone to cystic degeneration with subsequent tear (due to decreased collagen fibers within the discoid meniscus).

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