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Olecranon bursitis

Case contributed by Muhammad Essam
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Swelling at the posterior elbow

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

Large amount of fluid signal is seen distending the olecranon bursa, being superficial to the olecranon process. The bursa showed unfiorm synovial lining with thin septations and synovial fringes.

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