Anomalies of the long head of the biceps brachii tendon: clinical significance, MR arthrographic findings, and arthroscopic correlation in two patients.
Two patients with clinically relevant anomalies of the long head of the biceps brachii tendon (LHBT) are presented with MR arthrography and surgical correlation. Such variations in the LHBT can mimic tears of the tendon itself or the adjacent superior labrum both on MR arthrography and at surgery. MR arthrographic features are recognizable and allow for correct prospective diagnosis, possibly averting unnecessary surgery. Although further study is needed, patients with these anomalies may be at increased risk for developing shoulder instability.
Gaskin
Cree M
CM
Department of Radiology, UVA Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 800170, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA. cmg9s@virginia.edu
Golish
S Raymond
SR
Blount
Kevin J
KJ
Diduch
David R
DR
D000328:Adult; D001175:Arthrography / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019534:Shoulder Impingement Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013710:Tendons / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*