Calcific tendinitis - supraspinatus tendon

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Painful left shoulder.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

Intra-tendinous focal constant hypointensity lesion measuring about 7*15 mm is seen along with the supraspinatus tendon middle fibers.

Case Discussion

Calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff is a self-limiting pathology due to the deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite, most commonly in the supraspinatus tendon.

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