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A Rare Incident of Intraarticular Fibromatosis of the Knee: A Case Report
Robert L Parisien1, Itai Gans, Martin Griffis
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Case:
Our patient is a 34-year-old male aHthlete who presented for consultation after left knee discomfort and pressure for greater than 2 years. Advanced imaging revealed a nonspecific intraarticular suprapatellar lesion with subsequent ultrasound-guided core biopsy demonstrating a spindle cell proliferation consistent with superficial fibromatosis. Thus, the patient underwent an open en bloc surgical resection by a fellowship-trained orthopaedic oncologist.
Conclusion:
As the first reported case of intraarticular fibromatosis of the knee, this case highlights the importance of a thoughtful approach to the management of nonspecific intraarticular lesions through a comprehensive and collaborative strategy to decrease patient morbidity and optimize outcomes.
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