Bicipitoradial bursitis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right anterior elbow pain - few weeks. No trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male

USG for distal biceps tendon

ultrasound

Fluid partially encircles the distal biceps tendon. Intact and a normal echopattern of the tendon.

The asymptomatic side was examined for comparison. It shows a normal distal biceps tendon without fluid around it.

Case Discussion

A young male developed anterior elbow pain without a history of an episode of jerk/ trauma. Ultrasound reveals a normal distal biceps tendon with bicipitoradial bursitis.

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