Mucoid degeneration of meniscus

Case contributed by Petralli Carlo Lucius E
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painless "snapping" left knee.

Patient Data

Age: 7 years
Gender: Female

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

Signal intensity alteration in the substance of the lateral meniscus. Bulging of the posterior horn and disappearing contour of the meniscus.

Case Discussion

This case shows a grade 3 MR signal intensity of the posterior horn.

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