Calcific tendinitis - supraspinatus tendon

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painful right shoulder.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

Low signal intratendinous lesion measuring about 5 x 10 mm along with supraspinatous tendon mid to anterior fibers due to calcified tendinitis. 

Case Discussion

Calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff is a self-limiting pathology affecting the rotator cuff muscles, most commonly the supraspinatus tendon.

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