Clinical and arthrographic findings in meniscal cysts.
Fifty meniscal cysts (36 lateral and 14 medial) were found in a review of 2,522 knee arthrograms. Thirty-eight cysts presented as a palpable bulge. In all cases characteristic horizontal tears extended into the periphery, with pooling of contrast material and club-shaped terminations. The differential diagnosis of a bulge around the knee joint is discussed. Arthrographic evaluation is valuable in determining appropriate treatment.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies