Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4047594 | Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We report a case of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the knee diagnosed by arthroscopy in an otherwise healthy, active 31-year-old woman. Plain radiographs were unremarkable and magnetic resonance imaging findings indicated the presence of a posterior horn medial meniscal tear. The patient underwent arthroscopy for a planned partial medial meniscectomy. However, on joint visualization, hyperemic hypertrophic synovitis was found. Tissue samples were collected and sent for histopathologic testing that revealed diffuse large B cells. The patient was referred to the oncology department where 2 lesions on her lung were also found. Malignant disease should be in the mindset of the orthopaedic surgeon when a patient presents with constant pain, an unusual history, atypical response to conventional treatment, or a diagnostic dilemma.
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Authors
Joseph M.D., Linda B.A., Christopher M.D.,