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Popliteus muscle sesamoid bone (cyamella): appearance on radiographs, CT and MRI
Gur Akansel1, Nagihan Inan, H Tahsin Sarisoy
1Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Kocaeli, 41380 Umuttepe, Kocaeli, Turkey. gakansel@superonline.com
Abstract:
Popliteus muscle sesamoid bone, also known as cyamella, is an accessory ossicle that is located in the vicinity of the proximal musculo tendinous junction. While commonly seen in small mammals such as cats and dogs, its presence in humans is very rare. In this report, we present the radiological findings of the popliteus muscle sesamoid bone, incidentally detected in a 47-year-old male. CT and MRI features of this ossicle are described.
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