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. 2016 Nov 19;100(1):99. doi: 10.5334/jbr-btr.1206

Figure 9.

Figure 9

Fluid-filled popliteus recess mimicking a tear of the posterolateral meniscus.

Coronal FS T2-WI (A) shows a fluid-filled popliteus recess mimicking a peripheral tear of the posterolateral meniscus (white arrow). Analysis of the axial (B) and sagittal images (C) as well as the typical location allows correct diagnosis of a pseudotear.