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Calcific bursitis of the shoulder

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Acute, non-traumatic left shoulder pain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

Radiographs ( AP and True AP standing ) show Periarticular calcification.

ultrasound

Most of calcification is in bursa with hypervascularity. Small amount of calcification in supraspinatus. Rupture of supraspinatus calcification into bursa leads to bursitis and acute pain.

Case Discussion

The findings are compatible with calcific bursitis of the shoulder.

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