Meniscal cysts: detection with high-resolution sonography.

Rutten, M.J.C.M.; Collins, Joseph M.; Kampen, A. van; Jager, Gerrit J.

doi:10.2214/ajr.171.2.9694482

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“…Changes in the echogenicity and contour of the meniscus may reflect degenerative changes or an intrasubstance tear. Parameniscal cysts appear as rounded hypoechoic lesions related to the outer margin of the lateral meniscus and connected with the linear hypoechoic meniscal tear [3,4,16] (Fig. 6).…”

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Sonography of the knee joint

Razek

Fouda

Elmetwaley

et al. 2009

Journal of Ultrasound

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KEYWORDSUltrasound; Knee joint; Power Doppler; Synovial.Abstract The aim of this article is to review the sonographic appearances of common disorders involving the knee joint. Ultrasound is a sensitive method for diagnosis of tendon injuries. Injured ligaments appear swollen with mixed echogenicity. Meniscal injuries and muscle tears can be easily diagnosed. Ultrasound shows synovial thickening and effusion in inflammatory arthropathy and erosions of the articular surface in degenerative arthritis. It can be used effectively in the detection of rheumatoid arthritic activity and for grading degenerative arthritis lesions. Cystic lesions, as well as benign and malignant soft-tissue masses, are clearly delineated. Ultrasound is a safe noninvasive imaging modality that can be used for diagnosis of different disorders involving the knee joint.Sommario Lo scopo di questo lavoro è fare una review riguardo l'aspetto ecografico delle patologie più frequenti che coinvolgono il ginocchio. L'ecografia è una metodica sensibile nella diagnosi della patologia tendinea. I legamenti danneggiati appaiono di dimensioni aumentate ad ecostruttura mista. Il danno meniscale e gli strappi muscolari sono facilmente diagnosticabili. L'ecografia è inoltre in grado di documentare l'ispessimento sinoviale ed il versamento nell'artropatia infiammatoria e le erosioni della superficie articolare nelle artriti degenerative. Può essere utile nello stabilire l'attività dell'artrite reumatoide ed il grading nell'artrite degenerativa. Le lesioni cistiche e le masse benigne o maligne dei tessuti molli sono ben documentate. Concludiamo che l'ecografia è una metodica d'imaging sicura e non invasiva che può essere d'aiuto per la diagnosi di diverse patologie del ginocchio. ª

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Section: Meniscal Lesionsmentioning

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Sonography of the knee joint

Razek

Fouda

Elmetwaley

et al. 2009

Journal of Ultrasound

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“…Mass consistency can vary from fluctuant to solid [1]. Meniscal cysts are thought to be more common laterally although this may vary as noted in the literature [3,4].…”

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“…28 years, meniscal cysts occurred in 1% of meniscal tears [1]. Mass consistency can vary from fluctuant to solid [1].…”

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“…With active knee flexion, observing decreasing size of the periarticular mass is reported to be suggestive of a meniscal cyst [1]. The disappearance of the cyst is most likely related to decompression of the cyst back into the joint as a result of increasing periarticular pressure in the surrounding soft tissues.…”

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“…However, the availability of high-frequency high-resolution linear transducers for sonographic detection of peripheral meniscal and parameniscal pathology has made not only the diagnosis but also the treatment of symptomatic parameniscal cysts a more accessible option. One study using high-resolution ultrasonography has shown a sensitivity of 97%, specificity of 86%, and accuracy of 94% with negative (NPV) and positive predictive values (PPV) 94% and 92%, respectively, in the sonographic detection of meniscal cysts [1]. Another study showed a sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV of 94%, 100%, 100%, and 94%, respectively, in the sonographic detection of parameniscal cysts [3].…”

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Imaging-Guided Treatment of Meniscal Cysts

Chang

2009

HSS Journal®

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Meniscal and parameniscal pathology is usually diagnosed through magnetic resonance imaging. The availability of high-frequency high-resolution linear transducers for sonographic detection of peripheral meniscal and parameniscal pathology has made not only the diagnosis but also the treatment of symptomatic parameniscal cysts a more accessible option. This case report illustrates the use of sonographically guided meniscal cyst aspiration and injection as an alternative to surgical treatment in the proper clinical scenario.

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Sonography of the knee: Intra‐articular pathology

Court‐Payen

2004

J of Clinical Ultrasound

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MRI is the gold-standard imaging technique for evaluation of the intra-articular structures of the knee, and the use of sonography remains controversial. Sonography nevertheless is a useful alternative in several conditions: Inflammatory joint diseases, where it is appropriate for early diagnosis and follow-up of joint effusion and synovitis; peri-articular masses, where it is the best modality for guidance of needle puncture or biopsy; suspected meniscus or ligament lesion, where it may provide a positive diagnosis but is not sufficient to exclude intra-articular lesions; and loose bodies, where it is an outstanding modality for diagnosing lesions not evident on radiographs.

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Meniscal cysts: detection with high-resolution sonography.

Abstract: Sonography is an accurate imaging technique for the detection of meniscal cysts and associated meniscal tears. Differentiation of meniscal cysts from other cystic and solid masses at the knee joint can be reliably made with sonography.

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