Presentation
Right shoulder pain.
Patient Data
Age: 35-40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis and bursitis
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Amorphous calcification projects over the superior aspect of the greater tuberosity in the region of the rotator cuff tendons.
From the case:
Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis and bursitis
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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.