Subdeltoid-subacromial bursitis

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain and limitation of motion in right shoulder.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

Right shoulder ultrasound

ultrasound

Acute subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis: fluid distending the bursa more than 1.5 mm. The tendon fibers are poorly characterized due to anisotropy.

Case Discussion

The subacromial-subdeltoid bursa is composed of two bursae that lie between the tendons of the rotator cuff and the undersurface of the acromion.

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