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Akio Sakamoto1, Takashi Noguchi1, Shuichi Matsuda1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Japan.
Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma
|October 1, 2020
Summary
Patellar hemangioma, a rare condition causing knee pain, can mimic tumors on imaging. This case highlights successful treatment with curettage and grafting, avoiding patellectomy.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Patellar hemangioma is an uncommon benign vascular tumor.
- Osteolytic lesions in the patella can be misdiagnosed as solid tumors.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.
