Presentation
Left knee pain and swelling for 12 months.
Patient Data
Age: 5 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis - knee


















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Left knee joint marked synovial hypertrophy and enhancement with mild effusion is noted mainly in the supra-patellar compartment.
Multiple enlarged popliteal lymph nodes are seen.
There is mild oedema in the distal femoral condyles.
The tendons and ligaments are normal.
Case Discussion
Considering the patient's age, the features are more likely of juvenile idiopathic arthritis rather than infectious arthritis.