OCAD MSK

History

Teenager with slight painful suprapatellar mass, without traumatic history.

Figure 1 for case Symptomatic complete type of suprapatellar plica of the knee — Figure 1

Figure 2 for case Symptomatic complete type of suprapatellar plica of the knee — Figure 2

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Figure 4 for case Symptomatic complete type of suprapatellar plica of the knee — Figure 4

Discussion

Pathologic conditions related to suprapatellar plica are extremely uncommon. It can impinge on the articular cartilage of the superomedial angle of the trochlea in flexion. Unperforated or complete form of suprapatellar plica usually manifest at the second decade of life as suprapatellar slight painful mass.
MR imaging allows a precise diagnosis and differentiate it for other articular and periarticular soft-tissue tumors. Reference article.

Diagnosis

Symptomatic complete type of suprapatellar plica of the knee

Luis Cerezal, MD

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