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Skeletal Radiology
Published in: Skeletal Radiology 8/2009

01-08-2009 | Review Article

Focal lesions of the patella

Authors: B. Hedayati, A. Saifuddin

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 8/2009

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Abstract

Focal lesions of the patella may be identified during the investigation of anterior knee pain or as an incidental finding on radiological images. This pictorial review describes the radiographic appearances of a wide range of conditions that have been seen in this sesamoid bone. Where appropriate, computed tomography and magnetic resonance features have been included.
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Metadata
Title
Focal lesions of the patella
Authors
B. Hedayati
A. Saifuddin
Publication date
01-08-2009
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 8/2009
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-009-0699-5

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