Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis and bursitis

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right shoulder pain.

Patient Data

Age: 35-40 years
Gender: Female

Amorphous calcification projects over the superior aspect of the greater tuberosity in the region of the rotator cuff tendons. 

Large calcium deposits in the supraspinatus tendon and subacrominal bursa. Adjacent hyperemia. 

Case Discussion

Calcific tendinitis is not an uncommon cause of shoulder pain, and can rupture into the subacromial bursa resulting in a calcific bursitis. 

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