Teres minor atrophy

Case contributed by Andrew Lawson
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Shoulder pain after previous surgery. Note, this is an exercise in observation. Limited series available as a teaching point.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
mri

Note on the SAG T1, the distinct abscence of teres minor muscle fibers.

The limited view of the quadrangular space (COR PD) documents the absence of a compressive lesion in this area.

Case Discussion

Features of teres minor atrophy with fatty replacement. A possible cause may be some sort of quadrangular space syndrome.

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