Quadrilateral space syndrome

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Diffuse pain in the back of the right shoulder, muscle weakness on abduction and external rotation.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

Multilocular perilabral cysts of the glenohumeral joint in the quadrilateral space of the axilla (arrow), leading to compression of the posterior branch of the axillary nerve and consecutive atrophy of the teres minor muscle.

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with quadrilateral space syndrome

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