Superficial infrapatellar bursitis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Non-traumatic non-painfull anterior knee swelling - 2 wks

Patient Data

Age: 45 - 50 yrs
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Well-defined swelling is noted in subcutenous plane superficial to tibial tuberosity.

Cranio-caudal - 42 mm

Transverse - 40 mm

Thickness  - 14 mm maximum.

Lesion : Ultrasound features :

Cystic with septas.

Compressbile            

Centrally avascular.

Vascularity in wall present.

Seperate from patellar ligament /  tibial tuberosity.

 

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