Computed tomography of meniscal cysts of the knee joint.
CT findings of meniscal cysts, without intra-articular contrast medium, were compared with those of arthroscopic surgery in 12 patients. CT clearly defined the type, site and extent of the meniscal cysts. The CT diagnosis was confirmed by surgery in all patients. CT is a simple and accurate method for the diagnosis of meniscal cysts, and facilitates surgical planning.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001175:Arthrography; D002648:Child; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed