Presentation
Pain around the Achilles region
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Achilles tendinosis
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Enthesophyte present. Thickening of soft tissue shadow of Achilles tendon with calcified foci.
From the case:
Achilles tendinosis
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Radiographic findings confirmed on ultrasound. Thickening of the distal Achilles tendon. Hypoechogenesity with loss of normal fibrillar pattern. Calcification in tendon substance.Tendon hypervascularity present. Retrocalcaneal hypervascularity is noted without significant fluid.
Case Discussion
Features consistent of Achilles tendinosis.