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Calcific tendinosis of rotator cuff with intraosseous extension
Author(s) -
Jain Tarun Pankaj,
Damiani Maurizio
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.31
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1754-9485
pISSN - 1754-9477
DOI - 10.1111/1754-9485.12963
Subject(s) - medicine , rotator cuff , tendinosis , complication , tendinopathy , radiology , tendon , surgery , calcific tendinitis
Summary Calcific tendinosis is characterized by macroscopic deposits of hydroxyapatite within the tendon. Commonest location is rotator cuff of shoulder. Cortical erosion with intraosseous migration of calcium deposits is rare complication of this condition. It may be confused with neoplasm or infection, resulting in unnecessary biopsies or interventions. The knowledge of this uncommon complication and its appearance should enable its detection by imaging and lead to specific treatment.