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Peritendinitis of the achilles tendon

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Gender: Male

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ultrasound

Hypoechoic crescent is seen abutting posterior surface of distal achillis tendon. It shows vascularity.

Increased vascularity is noted in Kager's fat pad without increase in echogenesity.

Tendon itselt is intact without changes of tendinosis.

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