sb/ke/rg/nl
Date : 00.00.00

Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzra Glmn / M / 27 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzrekh.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Left Knee Joint.

CLINICAL PROFILE :

C/O pain and swelling over the left knee joint since 3 months.

EXAMINATION :

M.R.I of the left knee joint was performed using the following parameters :

4 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and GRASS sagittal images.

4 mm thick T1 Weighted and STIR coronal images.

4 mm thick T1 Weighted and GRASS axial images.

OBSERVATION :

Menisci

There is seen a linear hyperintense signal on all the pulse sequences in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus of the left knee joint reaching upto the inferior articular margin. This represents Grade III meniscal signal (meniscal tear).

The anterior horn of the medial and posterior horn of the lateral meniscus reveal normal configuration and signal characteristics.

There is seen a well marginated, fluid intensity lesion on all the pulse sequences in communication with the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus of the left knee joint. This lesion is seen to extend into the soft tissues along the anterior and lateral margins of the left knee joint space. The lateral collateral ligament is stretched by the lesion. This lesion represents a parameniscal cyst.


Cruciate Ligaments :

The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments show normal contour and signal characteristics.

Collateral Ligaments and the Patellar Tendon :

The medial and lateral collateral ligaments and the patellar tendons are normal.

Hoffas Fat Pad :

The Hoffas fat pad is normal.

Articular cartilage and bones :

The articular cartilage overlying the patella, tibia and femur appears normal.

IMPRESSION :

1. Grade III meniscal signal (meniscal tear) in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus of the left knee joint.

2. A well marginated, fluid intensity lesion on all the pulse sequences along the anterior and lateral margins of the left knee joint space, in communication with the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus, represents a parameniscal cyst.