Discoid Medial Meniscus: A Case Report

Mil Med. 2016 Feb;181(2):e194-6. doi: 10.7205/MILMED-D-15-00286.

Abstract

Objectives: Here we present a rare finding of a discoid medial meniscus.

Methods: Clinical reports, radiographs, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results, and intraoperative arthroscopic images highlight this rare clinical entity.

Results: We have demonstrated successful treatment with arthroscopic partial meniscectomy and saucerization of discoid medial meniscus.

Conclusions: Discoid medial menisci are a rare cause of medial knee pain and should be considered if classic MRI findings are associated with mechanical symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Arthroscopy
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Menisci, Tibial / diagnostic imaging*
  • Menisci, Tibial / surgery
  • Tibial Meniscus Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tibial Meniscus Injuries / surgery