Ultrasound Evaluation of Cystic Lesions in the Knee:In Comparison to Magnetic Resonance Imaging

July 3, 2019 updated by: Marina Bahaa Boshra, Assiut University

Ultrasound Evaluation of Cysts and "Cyst-like" Lesions in and Around the Knee:In Comparison to Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Benign cysts and cystic-appearing lesions in and around the knee are common and differentiation between them through the history, symptoms and clinical examination is difficult due to the presence of common findings such as pain, edema, and palpable mass. The clinical presentation depends on the location, size of the lesion and its relation with the surrounding structures.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The Benign knee cysts can be subdivided into four major categories as following:1- synovial cysts, 2- popliteal (Baker's) cyst, 3- ganglion cysts, 4- meniscal cysts. Whereas, The "cyst-like" lesions can be sub-classified into the following:1- normal knee bursae, 2- normal knee recesses, 3- miscellaneous cyst-like lesions as aneurysms, hematomas, seromas and abscess.

Many of these lesions have fairly characteristic locations and imaging features. Knowledge of these variants and lesions is essential for accurate diagnosis and to avoid mistaking them for aggressive soft tissue lesions, including sarcomas. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging are the most useful imaging modalities in evaluating these Benign cystic lesions. Ultrasonography can distinguish cysts from solid lesions and assess the degree of vascularity within the lesion. Magnetic resonance imaging can help to delineate the location of the lesion in relation to anatomic structures and also determine if the lesion is cystic or solid when contrast is administered.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • ADULT
  • OLDER_ADULT
  • CHILD

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

- Patients in different age groups referred to Radiology department at Assiut University Hospital with clinically suspected benign cystic lesions in and around the knee.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

1. clinically diagnosed cystic lesions in and around the knee.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. arthroscopy or surgical intervention to the knee joint.
  2. fracture repaired by metal plates or screws.
  3. claustrophobia.
  4. contraindications to MRI as patients with implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, ferromagnetic aneurysm clips and metallic foreign body at the knee joint.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Role of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis of Benign knee cysts
Time Frame: within 3 hours
Results of ultrasound in comparison to results of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis of Benign knee cysts.
within 3 hours

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Assiut University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ANTICIPATED)

December 10, 2019

Primary Completion (ANTICIPATED)

June 10, 2021

Study Completion (ANTICIPATED)

December 10, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 18, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 20, 2019

First Posted (ACTUAL)

March 22, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

July 5, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 3, 2019

Last Verified

July 1, 2019

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • US,MRI of knee cysts

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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