Meniscal cyst in the posterior intercondylar space found by magnetic resonance imaging.
We report a rare case of meniscal cyst from the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus, extending in the posterior intercondylar space of the right knee of a 15-year-old boy, in whom magnetic resonance imaging was very useful for evaluation. A cyst in this location has not been reported previously. The cyst was removed surgically, while preserving the lateral meniscus. A good result was obtained, and no recurrence has been seen in 12 months.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gifu Red Cross Hospital, Japan.
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Ohno
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Itokazu
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Sakaeda
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Iinuma
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Shima
D000293:Adolescent; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D016896:Treatment Outcome