Suprascapular foramen

Case contributed by Servet Kahveci
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Shoulder pain, no trauma, no chronic disease

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

On oblique view, round lucent area is seen at the superior border of the scapula at its junction with the coracoid process, consistent with suprascapular foramen. On AP view it is obscured by coracoid process.

Case Discussion

The suprascapular foramen is located at the superior border of the scapula at its junction with the coracoid process, caused by ossification of the superior transverse scapular ligament which bridges the borders of the suprascapular notch

 

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