Presentation
Left hip pain; ? piriformis syndrome
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Calcific tendinitis of quadratus femoris tendon
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Edema is seen in quadratus femoris muscle, tendon near its attachment at femur. Edema is also seen extending to vastus lateralis and adductor magnus muscles.
From the case:
Calcific tendinitis of quadratus femoris tendon
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CT shows calcifications along intergluteal crest which is the attachment site for quadratus femoris tendon.
Case Discussion
Above findings are suggestive of calcific tendinitis of quadratus femoris tendon.
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