De Quervain tenosynovitis (MRI)
Presentation
Nine-month history of dorsal radial wrist pain.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
De Quervain tenosynovitis (MRI)
MRI
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Axial T2 fat sat
MRI reveals thickening of the first dorsal compartment tendons of the wrist (abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis). There is increased fluid within the tendon sheath. Post-contrast, there is local enhancement.
Case Discussion
Findings are consistent with De Quervain tenosynovitis.