De Quervain tenosynovitis

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain on extension/abduction of the thumb. Swelling distal to the radial styloid process.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
mri

Thickening and increased signal of the EPB and APL tendons. Small effusion in the 1st extensor compartment sheath. At least 2 APL fascicles are present.

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