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Meniscofemoral ligament simulating tear of the lateral meniscus: MR features
1Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|November 1, 1990
Abstract:
The meniscofemoral ligament can simulate pathology on magnetic resonance images. It can be mistaken for a free osteochondral fragment on sagittal images. A less common pitfall is the simulation of a tear of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus. A case demonstrating this meniscal pseudotear is presented.
Insights
The meniscofemoral ligament can mimic injuries on MRI scans, potentially being misidentified as bone fragments or lateral meniscus tears. This case highlights a meniscal pseudotear caused by this ligament.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic imaging
- Radiology
- Anatomy
Background:
- The meniscofemoral ligament is an intra-articular structure in the knee.
- Its appearance on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can sometimes be mistaken for pathology.