J Korean Knee Soc.  1997 Jun;9(1):116-119.

A Case of Intraarticular Osteochondroma Arising from Patella

• Song EK
• Lee KB
• Yi KT

Abstract

Osteochondroma is one of the most common benign tumor. But, intraarticular occurrence is very rare. This tumor have been thought not a true neoplasm hut a developmental malformation or harnartoma. The authors experienced a case of intaarticular osteochondroma arising from inferior pole of pateUa, projecting into the infrapatellar fat pad. The tumor was excised surgically, and symptoms were relieved.

Keyword

Intraarticular osteochondroma; Patella; Knee

MeSH Terms

Adipose Tissue
Knee
Osteochondroma*
Patella*