Juxta-articular myxoma of the knee

J Knee Surg. 2011 Dec;24(4):299-301. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1275393.

Abstract

Juxta-articular myxoma is a benign lesion usually presenting as a slow-growing, well-circumscribed mass. Occasionally, however, the lesion grows rapidly and is poorly circumscribed, and it is this clinical presentation that arouses suspicion of malignancy. Furthermore, on histology a myxoma can also be confused with a variety of sarcomas. We present a case of juxta-articular myxoma and discuss the possible diagnostic dilemmas involved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint* / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Myxoma / diagnosis*
  • Myxoma / surgery
  • Patella / pathology
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / surgery