Complete rupture of the distal semimembranosus tendon with secondary hamstring muscles atrophy: MR findings in two cases.
Complete rupture of the hamstring muscles is a rare injury. The proximal musculo-tendinous junction is the most frequent site of rupture. We present two cases of complete rupture of the distal semimembranosus tendon, which clinically presented as soft-tissue masses. MR imaging permitted the correct diagnosis. There has been only one other such case reported.
Department of Radiology, Hospital Juan Canalejo, La Coruña, Spain.
J R
JR
Varela
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Rodríguez
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R
Soler
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J
González
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Pombo
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000293:injuries*; D009133:Muscular Atrophy; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*