Baked beans in the knee? An odd-looking synovial swelling in the knee joint.

BMJ Case Rep

Department of Orthopaedics, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, Hampshire, UK.

Published: December 2012

AI Article Synopsis

  • Lipoma arborescens (LA) is a rare, benign growth that typically occurs in large synovial joints, especially the knee.
  • Unlike other common knee swellings, LA is located within the joint and may cause degenerative changes by mechanically interfering with the joint movement.
  • This case report emphasizes the need for accurate diagnosis using MR imaging and macroscopic appearance, as well as the necessity for appropriate surgical treatment.

Article Abstract

Lipoma arborescens (LA) is a rare benign neoplasm affecting large synovial joints, most commonly seen in the knee joint. Unlike other common swellings around the knee joint, LA is intra-articular and can lead to degenerative changes in the knee joint due to mechanical impingement. The importance of correct diagnosis with characteristic MR and macroscopic appearance and appropriate surgical treatment is outlined in this case report.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4544938PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2012-007399DOI Listing

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