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Skeletal Radiology
Published in: Skeletal Radiology 6/2004

01-06-2004 | Case Report

Mucoid degeneration of the anterior cruciate ligament with erosion of the lateral femoral condyle

Authors: Pietro Melloni, Rafael Valls, Mariano Yuguero, Amparo Sáez

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 6/2004

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Abstract

We report a case of a mucoid degeneration of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that produced osseous erosion of the medial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle. The MRI findings and differential diagnosis are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Mucoid degeneration of the anterior cruciate ligament with erosion of the lateral femoral condyle
Authors
Pietro Melloni
Rafael Valls
Mariano Yuguero
Amparo Sáez
Publication date
01-06-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 6/2004
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-004-0754-1

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