[Cysts of the external meniscus].

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Knee Meniscus Pathology

Background:

• Cysts of the lateral meniscus are uncommon knee joint pathologies.
• Late diagnosis is frequent, potentially complicating treatment and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the clinical, radiological, and pathological features of lateral meniscus cysts.
• To discuss the etiological factors contributing to their development.
• To evaluate the efficacy of surgical intervention for this condition.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 20 patients treated for lateral meniscus cysts.
• Review of clinical presentations, radiological imaging, and pathological findings.
• Surgical intervention involving complete meniscectomy.

Main Results:

• Twenty cases of lateral meniscus cysts were treated.
• Most cases presented with delayed diagnosis.
• Complete meniscectomy resulted in symptom relief for 17 out of 20 patients.

Conclusions:

• Complete meniscectomy is an effective treatment for symptomatic lateral meniscus cysts.
• Early diagnosis may improve patient outcomes for lateral meniscus cysts.