IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Lipoma arborescens - knee

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Chronic dull knee pain, swelling above the knee cap. History of quadriceps tendon partial rupture.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Knee joint

mri

Circumscript frond-like proliferation of subsynovial fat tissue surrounded by mild joint effusion.   

Case Discussion

Features are in keeping of lipoma arborescens of the knee secondary to degenerative joint diseases.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.