Schematic diagram of the normal fat pads of the knee
Musculoskeletal system
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsDyan Christine V. Flores, MD
Patient33 years, male
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URL: | https://eurorad.org/case/13763 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.13763 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |
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