Review Question - QID 210381

A 45-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician for knee pain. She states that she has been experiencing discomfort and pain in her left knee that lasts for several hours but tends to improve with use. She takes ibuprofen occasionally which has been minimally helpful. She states that this pain is making it difficult for her to work as a cashier. Her temperature is 98.6°F (37.0°C), blood pressure is 117/58 mmHg, pulse is 90/min, respirations are 14/min, and oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. Physical exam reveals a stable gait that the patient claims causes her pain. The patient has a non-pulsatile, non-erythematous, palpable mass over the posterior aspect of her left knee that is roughly 3 to 4 cm in diameter and is hypoechoic on ultrasound. Which of the following is associated with this patient's condition?