Dorsal defect of the patella: Mr features

Vincent B. Ho, Mark J. Kransdorf*, James S. Jelinek, Christopher K. Kim

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Abstract

Dorsal defect of the patella (DDP) is a benign lesion with characteristic radiologic features. We describe the MR appearance of a typical DDP and a healed DDP as seen in two patients. The classic CT appearance is also described.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)474-476
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Computer Assisted Tomography
Volume15
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1991
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Abnormalities-Magnetic resonance imaging-Computed tomography
  • Patella-Knee

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