Pseudodefect of capitellum
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Pseudodefect of capitellum refers to an abrupt contour change of the posterolateral margin of capitellum on coronal sections and is is a potential MRI imaging pitfall giving rise to misinterpretations,
It occurs because the width of the articular surface of the capitellum is non-uniform and gradually tapers posteroinferiorly.
Differential diagnosis
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osteochondral
defectdefect- occurs most commonly on the anterolateral aspect, not on the posterolateral aspect like pseudodefect
- can have other pathological features like marrow edema or fluid filled cysts
-<p><strong>Pseudodefect of capitellum</strong> refers to an abrupt contour change of the posterolateral margin of capitellum on coronal sections and is a potential MRI imaging pitfall giving rise to misinterpretations,</p><p>It occurs because the width of the articular surface of the capitellum is non-uniform and gradually tapers posteroinferiorly.</p><h4>Differential diagnosis</h4><ul><li>-<a href="/articles/osteochondral-defect">osteochondral defect</a><ul>-<li>occurs most commonly on anterolateral aspect not on the posterolateral aspect like pseudodefect</li>- +<p><strong>Pseudodefect of capitellum</strong> refers to an abrupt contour change of the posterolateral margin of capitellum on coronal sections and is a potential MRI imaging pitfall giving rise to misinterpretations,</p><p>It occurs because the width of the articular surface of the capitellum is non-uniform and gradually tapers posteroinferiorly.</p><h4>Differential diagnosis</h4><ul><li>
- +<a href="/articles/osteochondral-defect">osteochondral defect</a><ul>
- +<li>occurs most commonly on the anterolateral aspect, not on the posterolateral aspect like pseudodefect</li>