title: Acromio-clavicular joint cyst associated with a complete rotator cuff tear - a case report.
abstract: This case report describes a patient with an acromio-clavicular joint (ACJ) cyst, associated with a complete tear of the supraspinatus tendon, and the related arthropathy. Ultrasound was a suitable imaging modality to make the diagnosis, and rule out other pathologies. Full assessment of the rotator cuff must be carried out in the presence of ACJ cysts due to their common co-existence with large cuff tears. Cyst aspiration is not a suitable treatment, due to the high likelihood of recurrence. Optimal treatment requires management of the underlying rotator cuff tear.
authors: Dept of Clinical Therapies, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. Electronic address: karen.mccreesh@ul.ie.
authors: Karen M
authors: KM
authors: McCreesh
authors: Academic Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
authors: Sara J
authors: SJ
authors: Riley
authors: Dept of Radiology, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
authors: James M
authors: JM
authors: Crotty
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000368:Aged; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D014463:Ultrasonography; D057832:Watchful Waiting
keywords: ACJ cyst; Rotator cuff tear; Ultrasound