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Discoid lateral meniscus

Case contributed by Bálint Botz
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Discoid, injured lateral meniscus confirmed during arthroscopy in the contralateral knee after trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
mri

Thick, discoid, but intact, stable (meniscofemoral ligaments normal) lateral meniscus. >80% coverage indidcative of complete form. 

Case Discussion

Discoid meniscus is often present bilaterally, the othwerwise asymptomatic right knee joint was imaged fot this reason. 

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