Presentation
Long-term history of dorsal radial wrist and thumb pain.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
De Quervain tenosynovitis - MRI
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MRI reveals thickening with abnormal intrasubstance increased fluid signal of the first dorsal compartment tendons of the wrist (abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis). There is increased fluid within the tendon sheath.
Intraosseous degenerative cysts up to 2 mm are seen within the carpal row proximal bones.
Case Discussion
MRI fndings are consistent with De Quervain tenosynovitis.