Calcific tendinitis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right shoulder pain.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Calcific deposit in the region of the supraspinatus tendon of the right shoulder.

Case Discussion

Calcific tendinitis is due to the deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite within tendons, usually of the rotator cuff, particularly the supraspinatus tendon.

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