title: MR appearance of bilateral, spontaneous patellar tendon rupture in systemic lupus erythematosus.
abstract: Bilateral spontaneous patellar tendon rupture is an unusual complication in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. The ability of magnetic resonance to detect these tendon abnormalities is demonstrated.
authors: Department of Radiology, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 11030.
authors: E S
authors: ES
authors: Gould
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Taylor
authors: J B
authors: JB
authors: Naidich
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Furie
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Lane
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology