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Supraspinatus calcific tendinitis

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Mild shoulder pain. The patient also gave history of previous recurrent renal stones.

Patient Data

Age: 30
Gender: Female

Calcified plaque is seen within the substance of supraspinatus tendon displaying low signal in all pulse sequences with no evidence of retraction

Case Discussion

Features consistent with supraspinatus calcific tendinitis.

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