title: [Lipoma arborescens of the knee: contribution of x-ray computed tomography. Apropos of a new case].
abstract: The authors report a case of a synovial lipoma of the knee in a 40 years old man who suffered from chronic instability of the right knee associated to an extensive joint swelling and recurrent hydarthrosis. Ultrasonography and arthrography showed a synovial process and the computerized tomography showed an inhomogeneous low density due to its fat content suggesting a synovial lipoma arborescens of the knee. Final diagnosis was confirmed by histological examination of the arthroscopic biopsy. The authors discuss, through out their case and a review of the literature, modern investigation findings and indication for surgical treatment of this disease.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Orthopédie-Traumatologie, Hôpital Charles Nicolle, Tunis, Tunisie.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mestiri
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kooli
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Charfi
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ezzaouia
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Robbana
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zlitni
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001175:Arthrography; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology*; D007719:Knee Joint; D008067:Lipoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D013583:Synovial Membrane; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Le lipome arborescent du genou: apport de la tomodensitométrie. A propos d'un nouveau cas.