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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.

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Summary

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.

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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.