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Imaging of calcific tendinopathy in atypical sites by ultrasound and conventional radiography: A pictorial essay.

Federico Ponti, Anna Parmeggiani, Claudia Martella, Giancarlo Facchini, Paolo Spinnato

Journal: Medical ultrasonography 2022;24(2):235-241

PMID: 33945591

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Abstract

Calcific tendinopathy (CT) is a very common condition caused by the deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals in tendons and it can be an incidental finding or associated with severe pain. CT can be easily detected by first level exams such as traditional radiography and ultrasound (US), which provide information on the site, extent and composition of the calcific formation. Classically, the most affected site is represented by the rotator cuff tendons, in particular the supraspinatus tendon. In this pictorial essay we illustrate various unusual localizations of CT detected by US and plain radiography, in order to provide an overview with the aim of preventing diagnostic delays and consequently CT complications.

Address: Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy. [email protected].; Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy. Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy. [email protected].; Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy. [email protected].; Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy. [email protected].; Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy. [email protected].
DOI: 10.11152/mu-3101

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MeSH Terms: Calcinosis, Humans, Radiography, Rotator Cuff, Tendinopathy, Ultrasonography
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