Extensor digitorum tenosynovitis wrist

Case contributed by Dalia Ibrahim
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain and swelling on the dorsal aspect of the wrist. Marker was applied to the site of the complaint.

Patient Data

Age: 30-year-old
Gender: Male
This study is a stack
Axial
T2
This study is a stack
Axial
T1
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Coronal
STIR
This study is a stack
Coronal
Gradient Echo
This study is a stack
Sagittal
T2
This study is a stack
Sagittal
STIR
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Info

Fluid signal within the common sheath of the extensor digitorum/extensor indices tendons (compartment IV).

Case Discussion

Extensor digitorum communis tenosynovitis/fourth compartment syndrome.

This case is courtesy of Dr Moustafa Khairy, Kasr Al Ainy Hospital.

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