Pellegrini-Stieda lesion

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Knee pain

Patient Data

Age: Adult
x-ray

Radiographs of the left knee demonstrate calcification of the proximal portion of the medial collateral ligament. 

x-ray

Zoomed image of the above x-ray. 

Case Discussion

Pellegrini-Stieda lesion is an ossified lesion near the medial collateral ligament adjacent to the margin of the medial femoral condyle, often post-traumatic.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.