Lipohemarthrosis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Trauma to anterior aspect of knee

Patient Data

Age: about 40 yrs
Gender: Male
x-ray

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ultrasound

Radiograph - Undisplaced fracture of patella with suprapatellar soft tissue prominence. No fat fluid level because it is not cross table lateral view.

USG - Cortical breach in patella. Fat blood level in suprapatellar pouch.

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