Swelling around a child's knee

Clin Anat. 2011 Oct;24(7):914-7. doi: 10.1002/ca.21184. Epub 2011 Apr 27.

Abstract

Swellings around the paediatric knee have a large differential diagnosis, although the majority can be diagnosed clinically. Some swellings merit further investigation by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

MeSH terms

  • Bursitis / pathology*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / pathology*
  • Male
  • Popliteal Cyst / pathology*