TY - JOUR T1 - Localised pigmented villonodular synovitis: an uncommon cause of knee pain mimicking a meniscal tear JF - British Journal of Sports Medicine JO - Br J Sports Med SP - 368 LP - 369 DO - 10.1136/bjsm.37.4.368 VL - 37 IS - 4 AU - R Roach AU - I dos Remedios Y1 - 2003/08/01 UR - http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/37/4/368.abstract N2 - A previously well 30 year old man presented with a short history of intra-articular mechanical locking, swelling, and anteromedial joint line pain. There was localised tenderness, and McMurray’s test was positive. Arthroscopy revealed a 3.6 × 2.6 × 1.5 cm firm pedicular localised pigmented villonodular synovitis originating from the insertion of the anterior horn of the medial meniscus. Owing to its size and consistency, mini-arthrotomy was required. This allowed a return to sporting activities. Localised pigmented villonodular synovitis can mimic symptoms of a meniscal tear. ER -