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Analysis of the MRI of meniscal cysts of the knee joint:a report of 22 cases

Zhang Xue-li

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Objective:To analyze the MRI features of meniscal cyst of the knee joint and improve the accuracy in diagnosing this disease.Methods:MR images of 22 cases with meniscal cysts were analyzed retrospectively and compared with arthroscopy or operation.The location and shape of meniscus and relation with the adjacent meniscus were reviewed.Results:With 22 cases of meniscal cysts,4 cases(18.1%) located in the medial meniscus and 18 cases (81.8%) in the lateral meniscus.Meniscal cysts showed directly contact with a horizontal tear in 15 (68.2%) of 22 cases.Conclusion:Meniscal cysts occur more often in the lateral meniscus than in the medial meniscus and associated with horizontal tear of the meniscus.MRI can provide important clinical value.

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Objective:To analyze the MRI features of meniscal cyst of the knee joint and improve the accuracy in diagnosing this disease.Methods:MR images of 22 cases with meniscal cysts were analyzed retrospectively and compared with arthroscopy or operation.The location and shape of meniscus and relation with the adjacent meniscus were reviewed.Results:With 22 cases of meniscal cysts,4 cases(18.1%) located in the medial meniscus and 18 cases (81.8%) in the lateral meniscus.Meniscal cysts showed directly contact with a horizontal tear in 15 (68.2%) of 22 cases.Conclusion:Meniscal cysts occur more often in the lateral meniscus than in the medial meniscus and associated with horizontal tear of the meniscus.MRI can provide important clinical value.

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Objective:To analyze the MRI features of meniscal cyst of the knee joint and improve the accuracy in diagnosing this disease.Methods:MR images of 22 cases with meniscal cysts were analyzed retrospectively and compared with arthroscopy or operation.The location and shape of meniscus and relation with the adjacent meniscus were reviewed.Results:With 22 cases of meniscal cysts,4 cases(18.1%) located in the medial meniscus and 18 cases (81.8%) in the lateral meniscus.Meniscal cysts showed directly contact with a horizontal tear in 15 (68.2%) of 22 cases.Conclusion:Meniscal cysts occur more often in the lateral meniscus than in the medial meniscus and associated with horizontal tear of the meniscus.MRI can provide important clinical value.

Key concepts: Medicine, Meniscus, Lateral meniscus, Medial meniscus, Knee Joint, Arthroscopy, Magnetic resonance imaging, Popliteal cyst

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