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From the case:
Pellegrini-Stieda lesion
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Calcific linear focus is present medial to the distal femur in the region of proximal attachment of the medial collateral ligament.
From the case:
Pellegrini-Stieda lesion
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The medial collateral ligament is thickened and is the site of calcification seen on plain film. Features are characteristic of a Pellegrini-Stieda lesion.
Case Discussion
Plain film and MRI demonstrate Pellegrini-Stieda lesion.
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