Atraumatic Multilobulated Lateral Meniscal Cysts in Younger Patients: A case report

Authors

  • Nuttara Wiboonthanasarn, MD Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot University
  • Piyapong Interasampan, MD Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot University
  • Bundit Roongnim, MD Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot University

Keywords:

Meniscal cyst, multilobulated meniscal cyst, arthroscopic debridement, knee pain

Abstract

The incidence of meniscal cysts, a relatively rare condition in orthopedics, ranges from 1-8% of cyst cases(1).  A typical meniscal cyst is from 0.3 to 9 mm. in diameter(2). We report on a 32-year-old male patient who presented with swelling and a large, slow growing mass at the anterolateral side of the right knee. Arthroscopic examination was conducted, and debridement was performed with good results and a satisfactory outcome. No complications were detected at 12 months post-surgery.

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2021-08-31

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Wiboonthanasarn N, Interasampan P, Roongnim B. Atraumatic Multilobulated Lateral Meniscal Cysts in Younger Patients: A case report. JseaOrtho [Internet]. 2021 Aug. 31 [cited 2025 Jan. 31];45(1-2):32-8. Available from: https://jseaortho.org/index.php/jsao/article/view/6

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Vol. 45 No. 1-2 (2021): January - April

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