Lateral meniscal cyst

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Knee pain. O/E : swelling along lateral femoral tibial joint line.

ultrasound

Lateral meniscus appears to be extruded. It shows hypoechoic areas. A well-defined cyst is seen abutting lateral meniscus. No osteophytes are seen from periarticular surface of tibia and femur.

Case Discussion

Findings suggest lateral meniscal cyst.

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