Marcelo Novelino Simao MD, PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Marcello Henrique Nogueira-Barbosa MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

 Improve knowledge of meniscal anatomical variants and normal anatomy of perimeniscal ligaments;   Contribute to  accurate interpretation of menisci tears and avoid potential pitfalls;  

Anatomic menisci variants - Common: discoid shape - Uncommon: ring, hypoplastic, double bundle, ossicle - Potential related pitfalls (PRP): pseudodiscoid, bucket handle tear, discoid meniscus perforation, displaced  fragment, meniscal degeneration, chondrocalcinosis Perimeniscal ligaments - Common: meniscocapsular ligaments, meniscofemoral ligaments, anterior transverse ligament - Uncommon: posterior transverse ligament and oblique intermeniscal ligaments - PRP: peripheral meniscal tears and displaced fragments Meniscoligamentous extensions - Common: bands from anterior cruciate ligament to anterior horn lateral menisci - Uncommon: bands from posterior horn lateral menisci to anterior cruciate ligament and anomalous band from anterior horn medial menisci to anterior cruciate ligament. - PRP: meniscal tears, displaced fragment, ACL tear - Another teaching points: meniscal cyst dissemination, misinterpretation as infrapatellar plica A detailed description of the anatomy and related pitfalls will be given with the aim of improve understanding Knee MRI examinations and help make more efficient interpretation.  

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Simao, M, Nogueira-Barbosa, M, MRI Evaluation of Anatomic Variations of Menisci and Perimeniscal Ligaments Anatomy and Potential Related Pitfalls.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14006310.html