Intratendinous ganglion cyst of patellar tendon

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Anterior knee pain

Patient Data

Age: 35 years

Cystic lesion, measuring approx. 8.5 x 6.2 x 18mm is seen within medial fibers of proximal, mid patellar tendon, mildly extending into infrapatellar fat pad.

Edema and hyperintensity is seen in anterior suprapatellar fat pad with posterior convexity. This needs to be correlated for fat pad impingement.

Horizontal linear hyperintensity seen in posterior horn medial meniscus not intersecting with articular margins (grade 2 signal).

Case Discussion

Cystic lesion within medial fibers of proximal, mid patellar tendon, mildly extending into infrapatellar fat pad consistent with a ganglion cyst.

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