Discoid lateral meniscus in a young child: case report and review of the literature

J Pediatr Orthop. 1988 Nov-Dec;8(6):707-9. doi: 10.1097/01241398-198811000-00016.

Abstract

Management of discoid lateral meniscus in a 6-month-old child is discussed. The patient presented with a lateral knee mass and an associated popping sound of the joint during flexion and extension. The diagnosis, which the authors believe to be the youngest presentation of this entity, was confirmed by arthrography. Computed tomographic features and magnetic resonance images of the discoid meniscus are presented. Management and theories of etiology of the discoid lateral meniscus are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthrography
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Knee Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Joint / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Menisci, Tibial / abnormalities*
  • Menisci, Tibial / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed