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Specifically, to identify the etiology, demographic characteristics, localization, clinical features, diagnostic procedures and treatment options of this rare entity. Although, case reports\/ series are of low level of evidence, a systematic review of such studies can provide and help us to gain a better understanding and awareness of meniscal ossicle.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Two authors searched three online databases (MEDLINE, SCOPUS and GOOGLE SCHOLAR) from inception until March 2020 for the literature on meniscal ossicle. Inclusion criteria included case series, case reports and case\u2010based reviews, available in full\u2010text version, in English and that concern humans. Reports published in languages other than English were excluded, as well as articles with no electronic full text availability. 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