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Lipoma arborescens

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Swollen knee

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
mri

Effusion and fat intensity tissue within the joint with a villous appearance characteristic of a lipoma arborescens.

Case Discussion

Case courtesy of Bob Cook, MD. Western Memorial Regional Hospital Corner Brook, Newfoundland.

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