A case of scapulothoracic dissociation with brachial plexus injury: magnetic resonance imaging findings.
Scapulothoracic dissociation is defined as violent lateral or rotational displacement of the shoulder girdle from its thoracic attachments with severe neurovascular injury. We describe the radiographic and associated magnetic resonance (MR) imaging findings of a case of scapulothoracic dissociation with brachial plexus injury in a 17-year-old man, and include a review of the relevant literature.
Lee
G K
GK
Department of Radiology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Suh
K J
KJ
Choi
J-A
JA
Oh
H Y
HY
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D000293:Adolescent; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*