Abstract
Synovial osteochondromatosis is an idiopathic benign metaplasia of the synovial membrane rarely found in an extra-articular bursa. We describe the case of a 55-year-old woman with synovial osteochondromatosis in the subacromial bursa mimicking calcific tendinitis. Plain radiographs showed a radiopaque mass over the middle facet of the greater tuberosity, suggesting calcific tendinitis. Sonography, however, showed a loose body in the subacromial bursa, and no evidence of calcification inside the rotator cuff.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 237-240 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 May 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- calcification
- musculoskeletal ultrasonography
- shoulder
- synovial osteochondromatosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging