OCAD MSK

History

56M acute onset pain working out 2 months ago

Figure 1 for case tendon of long head of biceps brachii ( RID1944 )
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Figure 2 for case tendon of long head of biceps brachii ( RID1944 )
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Figure 3 for case tendon of long head of biceps brachii ( RID1944 )
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Figure 4 for case tendon of long head of biceps brachii ( RID1944 )
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Figure 5 for case tendon of long head of biceps brachii ( RID1944 )
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Discussion

Axial images show empty bicipital groove with retracted LHBT at level of pec major insertion. The thick, bright proximal remnant is seen in the anterosuperior joint / rotator interval. Marked synovitis in the axillary pouch. Such is the sad reality of working out at 56 yo.

Diagnosis

tendon of long head of biceps brachii ( RID1944 )

Hilary Umans, MD
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