Abstract
Lipoma arborescens (LA) is a rare lesion that causes joint effusion and pain. LA usually presents as a unilateral knee lesion, and bilateral lesions are extremely rare. LA among adolescent patients is also extremely rare with the disorder having a much higher incidence among adults. This paper reports a 14-year-old boy who was treated for bilateral knee LA. X-rays revealed the characteristic features of LA in both knees, and arthroscopic synovectomy was performed to resect the lesions. Postoperative recovery progressed smoothly, and the patient was eventually relieved of pain and swelling. LA should be considered when adolescent patients present with bilateral pain and swelling, even though this condition is rare in this age group. Furthermore, surgical synovectomy for a complete resection is an appropriate treatment option.
수지상 지방종은 관절에 부종과 통증을 일으키는 매우 드문 질환이다. 수지상 지방종은 주로 편측 슬관절에 나타나고 양측으로 나타나는 경우는 극히 드물다. 또한 성인에 더 많이 나타나며 청소년기에는 극히 드문 것으로 알려져있다. 저자들은 양측 슬관절에 부종과 통증을 주소로 내원한 14세 환아에서 수지상 지방종을 경험을 하였고 이에 대한 진단과 치료에 대해 보고하고자 한다.