Pseudointercondylar notch sign: manifestation of osteochondritis dissecans of the trochlea

Pediatr Radiol. 2009 Feb;39(2):180-3. doi: 10.1007/s00247-008-1057-9. Epub 2008 Nov 15.

Abstract

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is an idiopathic condition affecting the articular epiphysis. Initially described in the knee, this entity affects several other parts of the body such as the talar dome, tarsal navicular, and femoral capital epiphysis. OCD of the elbow primarily involves the capitellum. OCD involving the trochlea has rarely been reported. We describe an unusual and interesting case of OCD affecting the trochlea, mimicking a pseudointercondylar notch.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthralgia / diagnosis*
  • Arthralgia / etiology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Elbow Joint / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Humerus / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans / complications
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Ultrasonography / methods*