The ring-shaped meniscus: a case series demonstrating the variation of imaging appearances on MRI

Skeletal Radiology
A IqbalS L James

Abstract

The ring-shaped meniscus (RSM) is a rare meniscal variant in which there is an intermeniscal bridge between the anterior and posterior horns of the meniscus, thus forming a complete ring. The lateral meniscus is more commonly involved than the medial meniscus. Distinguishing an RSM from a bucket handle tear (BHT) with a displaced fragment in the intercondylar notch is challenging and there are reports of negative arthroscopies for suspected BHTs. There are many reports of symptomatic and asymptomatic lateral RSMs diagnosed on MRI in the literature. We report a series of RSMs in six patients, which includes MRI descriptions of two cases of medial RSM and a case of bilateral lateral RSM, which were diagnosed on MRI and have never previously been reported. This study will also describe the various imaging features of a RSM that distinguish it from a displaced BHT. We will also discuss associated rare malformations encountered in our study, such as hypoplastic anterior cruciate ligament and the anomalous insertion of the popliteus tendon onto the posterior horn of a lateral RSM.

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