Progress in Orthopedic Science. 2016;
3(1):(24-103)
Large Synovial chondroma of the infrapatellar fat pad: A case report and review of the literature
Thomas I Sherman, Joseph Letzelter, James M Ryan, Joanna Shechtel, William Postma
Abstract
Neoplasms of the infrapatellar fat pad (IFP) although rare are a potential source of anterior knee pain and swelling. Masses comprised of cartilage and/or osseous tissues within the IFP have been reported with marked inconsistency. Diagnosis is based upon radiographic, surgical, and histologic characteristics. As a result, multiple terms and variable nomenclature have been used to describe these masses. We present a case of a benign cartilage neoplasm of the IFP that was successfully treated with surgical excision and a review of case reports and series of similar masses to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of intrinsic osseous and chondral neoplasms of the IFP.
