Presentation
Left knee pain
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
CASE OF THE MONTH: This case was selected as the Case of the month for January 2023.
From the case:
Lipoma arborescens synovitis
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There is a large suprapatellar joint effusion with frond-like deposits of fat tissue in the synovium that demonstrate T1 prolongation and fat saturation. The findings are consistent with synovitis due to lipoma arborescens. There is also mild osteoarthritis and a large complex Baker's cyst with multiple septations which measures approximately 6.8 x 3.9 x 3.2 cm.
Case Discussion
This case demonstrates a lipoma arborescens of the left knee. MRI remains the gold standard modality in imaging when compared to non-contrast CT.