Familial Discoid Medial Meniscus Tear in Three Members of a Family: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Joint Authors
Ahmed Ali, Raheel
McKay, Scott D.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A discoid meniscus is a thickened variant of the normal C-shaped meniscus prone to injury.
Discoid medial meniscal tears have rarely been reported within families and may suggest familial or developmental origins.
Methods.
We report the cases of two Caucasian brothers with symptomatic discoid medial meniscus tears.
A literature review was conducted addressing discoid medial meniscus and cases of familial meniscus tears.
Case Presentation.
Physically active brothers presented with progressively worsening knee pain.
MRI revealed medial meniscus tears in both brothers.
The family history of medial meniscus tears in their mother and the discoid medial meniscus injuries found on arthroscopy suggested evidence for familial discoid medial meniscus tears.
Conclusions.
Discoid medial meniscus tears within a family have not been previously reported.
Two cases of families with discoid lateral meniscus tears have been reported.
Discoid medial meniscus is rare relative to the discoid lateral meniscus and predisposes children to symptomatic tears.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ahmed Ali, Raheel& McKay, Scott D.. 2014. Familial Discoid Medial Meniscus Tear in Three Members of a Family: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017439
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ahmed Ali, Raheel& McKay, Scott D.. Familial Discoid Medial Meniscus Tear in Three Members of a Family: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017439
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ahmed Ali, Raheel& McKay, Scott D.. Familial Discoid Medial Meniscus Tear in Three Members of a Family: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017439
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017439