Abstract
Intra-articular lipoma is an exceedingly rare diagnosis. There have been less than
15 documented cases of an intra-articular lipoma of the knee joint. This report presents
the first description of an intra-articular knee lipoma treated entirely by arthroscopic
methods. Preoperative history, examination, and imaging studies are reviewed. Intraoperative
findings, treatment, and postoperative evaluation are discussed as well. Symptomatic
intra-articular lipoma of the knee joint can be successfully treated by arthroscopic
resection. Differentiating intra-articular lipoma from lipoma arborescens, a similar
but more common condition, is important with regards to optimal treatment.
Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 17, No 5 (May-June),
2001: pp 539–541
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*Address correspondence and reprint requests to Adam Bernstein, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, 301 East 17th St, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10003, U.S.A. E-mail: [email protected]
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© 2001 Arthroscopy Association of North America. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
