John Cahir1, Asif Saifuddin. 1. Department of Radiology, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, Middlesex, and The Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University College London, HA7 4LP, UK.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The shoulder is the most common location for calcific tendonitis. Presentation of calcific tendonitis at other sites is unusual and may lead to diagnostic difficulty. DESIGN AND PATIENTS: We report a case of calcific tendonitis of the pectoralis major insertion and describe the CT and MRI findings. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The presence of an associated cortical defect at the site of tendon insertion may lead to the incorrect diagnosis of neoplastic process.
OBJECTIVE: The shoulder is the most common location for calcific tendonitis. Presentation of calcific tendonitis at other sites is unusual and may lead to diagnostic difficulty. DESIGN AND PATIENTS: We report a case of calcific tendonitis of the pectoralis major insertion and describe the CT and MRI findings. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The presence of an associated cortical defect at the site of tendon insertion may lead to the incorrect diagnosis of neoplastic process.
Authors: Donald J Flemming; Mark D Murphey; Kris M Shekitka; H Thomas Temple; James J Jelinek; Mark J Kransdorf Journal: AJR Am J Roentgenol Date: 2003-10 Impact factor: 3.959