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Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2023 Discoid meniscus is an abnormal congenital variant of meniscus. The incidence is relatively low, but higher incidence was found in East-Asian population. Incidence of discoid lateral meniscus range from 0.4% to 17%, while discoid medial meniscus range from 0.06% to 0.3%.
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Comprehensive Arthroscopic Characterization of Discoid Meniscus Tears and Instability Using the PRiSM Discoid Meniscus Classification [PDF]
Arthrosc Tech, 2022 The discoid meniscus is a congenital abnormality, with the vast majority occurring in the lateral meniscus. More commonly seen in pediatric populations, patients present with acute or chronic knee symptoms such as joint line pain, audible or palpable ...
Beck, Jennifer J +4 more
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Discoid meniscus: current concepts [PDF]
EFORT Open Reviews, 2020 Discoid meniscus is the most frequent congenital malformation of the menisci, and primarily affects the lateral meniscus; it is highly prevalent in the Asian population. The anatomic, vascular, and ultrastructural features of the discoid meniscus make it susceptible to complex tears.
Manuel Saavedra +3 more
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Bilateral Discoid Medial Menisci With a Parameniscal Cyst: A Case Report [PDF]
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.Rare bilateral discoid medial menisci with parameniscal cyst: clinical presentation, imaging, and arthroscopic management 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.
Jean Michel Hovsepian +5 more
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Congenital Anomalies of the Knee—Hypoplasia of the Meniscus: A Case Report [PDF]
Case Reports in Orthopedics, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Background Congenital anomalies involving the meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are rare and often discovered incidentally. Discoid meniscus is the most frequently reported congenital variant, whereas medial meniscal hypoplasia and ACL agenesis remain exceptionally uncommon.
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Orthopaedic ProceedingsDiscoid meniscus (DM) is a congenital variant of the knee joint that involves morphological and structural deformation, with potential meniscal instability. The prevalence of the Discoid Lateral Meniscus (DLM) is higher among the Asians than among other races, and both knees are often involved.
Birchard Z +3 more
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Discoid Meniscus [PDF]
Knee Surgery & Related Research, 2016 There is a greater incidence of discoid meniscus in Asian countries than in Western countries, and bilateral discoid menisci are also common. The discoid meniscus may be a congenital anomaly, and genetics or family history may play a role in the development of discoid menisci.
Kim, Jae-Gyoon +2 more
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Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 2007 Discoid lateral meniscus is an intra-articular knee disorder typically presented in the young population and during adolescence. Different types of meniscal disorders and varied forms of presentation have been reported. The natural history depends on the type of anomaly and the presence of symptoms. Management of the disorder should be directed toward
Moshe, Yaniv, Nehemia, Blumberg
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Review of discoid meniscus [PDF]
Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 Discoid lateral meniscus is an intra‐articular knee disorder that typically presents in children and adolescents. The natural history depends on the type of anomaly and the nature and presence of symptoms. Management of this disorder should be directed toward resolution of the symptoms while preserving meniscal tissue and function.
Ye, Sun, Qing, Jiang
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Histological Study of Discoid Lateral Meniscus in Children and Adolescents: Morphogenetic Considerations [PDF]
, 2021 : Background Discoid lateral meniscus is the most frequent variant of the meniscus. Few studies have focused on the histology of discoid menisci.
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