Presentation
Knee pain since 1 year. No history of trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Mucoid degeneration of ACL with ganglion cyst
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ACL appears thickened and hyperintense with intact fibers giving typical "Celery Stalk " appearance.
A ganglion cyst noted near the proximal attachment of the ACL over femur.
Grade II intrameniscal signal intensity in posterior horn of medial meniscus, anterior horn and root of lateral meniscus.
From the case:
Mucoid degeneration of ACL with ganglion cyst
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Typical celery stalk appearance of ACL due to mucoid degeneration.
Case Discussion
It is a common age related degeneration of the ACL. Typical MRI findings are confirmatory of the diagnosis.
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