AI Article Synopsis
- Meniscal cysts are rare orthopedic lesions caused by the meniscus, typically resulting in noticeable lumps and dull pain.
- A case study of a 33-year-old man highlighted a swelling in the knee due to a cyst from the lateral meniscus, which had not been documented in previous records.
- Successful surgical removal of the cyst led to a positive outcome with no recurrence after a year, emphasizing the importance of MRI scans before surgery to identify such conditions.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Meniscal cysts are relatively uncommon orthopaedic lesions usually arising from the meniscus. They present as clinically palpable masses and dull pain.
Presentation Of Case: We report on a 33-year-old male patient who presented clinically with a medial knee swelling that arose from a lateral meniscal cyst.
Discussion: No similar cases were cited in the literature. The cyst was removed surgically with a good result obtained and no recurrence after 12 months. Typically, a clinically palpable mass corresponds to a meniscal cyst arising from the ipsilateral meniscus.
Conclusion: Magnetic resonance imaging is vital to exclude such anomalies prior to surgical intervention.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3604655 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2013.01.008 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!