Presentation
Circumscribed pain and sensitivity around the radial aspect of the left radial styloid process.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
De Quervain tenosynovitis
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The extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus tendons show marked focal thickening with associated hypoechogenicity due to edema. Spindle-shaped peritenon thickening is best appreciated in long axis view of the tendons. Striking hypervascularity is also noted. The contralateral tendons are unremarkable and are shown for comparison.
From the case:
De Quervain tenosynovitis
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Plain film unremarkable for age.
Case Discussion
Findings are altogether characteristic of de Quervain tenosynovitis.
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