Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Bilateral discoid medial menisci are an exceptionally rare anatomical variant, and their coexistence with a parameniscal cyst has only been described in isolated cases. We present the case of a 13-year-old male with activity-related medial knee pain initially affecting the right knee. Imaging confirmed an incomplete discoid medial meniscus associated with a parameniscal cyst, which was treated with arthroscopy, open cyst excision, and meniscocapsular repair. A subsequent symptomatic retear required revision saucerization and combined meniscal fixation techniques. Months later, the patient developed similar symptoms in the contralateral knee, where MRI revealed a discoid medial meniscus with a horizontal tear, successfully treated with saucerization and partial meniscectomy. At final follow-up, the patient remained pain-free and fully active. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and preservation-focused surgical treatment for this rare bilateral presentation.
Source: Clinical Case Reports
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71918
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,820
OpenAlex ID: W7127592005