Presentation
Vague knee pain. No history of trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Quadriceps fat pad impingement syndrome
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The anterior suprapatellar fat pad shows edema with increased signal intensity with a slightly convex posterior surface. Associated minimal effusion in the suprapatellar recess.
From the case:
Quadriceps fat pad impingement syndrome
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Edema and convex posterior surface of the quadriceps (anterior suprapatellar) fat pad.
Case Discussion
Suprapatellar fat pad impingement as an unusual cause of knee pain. The imaging findings are edema and convex posterior surface of the anterior suprapatellar fat pad.
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