Calcific tendinitis - infraspinatus tendon

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painful right shoulder.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female

Intra-tendinous focal constant hypointensity ( low on T1/T2 ) lesion along with the infraspinatus tendon superior fibers.

Subacromial / subdeltoid bursa is present.

Acromion type II is seen.

Case Discussion

Calcific deposit in the region of the infraspinatus tendon, in a patient with acute right shoulder pain. Findings are consistent with calcific tendinitis

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