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Incomplete discoid lateral meniscus: a case report

B V Murlimanju1, N Nair, S Ganesan

  • 1Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Mangalore, India.

La Clinica Terapeutica
|September 19, 2013
PubMed

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This study reports an incomplete discoid lateral meniscus found in a fetal cadaver. This anatomical variation highlights the importance of understanding meniscal morphology for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Anatomy
  • Embryology

Background:

  • The lateral meniscus exhibits pathological variations in size, shape, and attachment.
  • Understanding these variations is crucial for diagnosing knee joint pathologies.

Observation:

  • A case of an incomplete discoid lateral meniscus was identified in an embalmed fetal cadaver.
  • The anomaly was specifically observed in the right knee joint.

Findings:

  • The observed meniscus was an incomplete variety of the discoid type.
  • Morphological and embryological details of discoid lateral menisci were discussed.

Implications:

  • The clinical implications of this anatomical variation were emphasized.
  • Literature review supports the significance of recognizing such meniscal anomalies.

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