Lab Studies:
Elevated anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide: 178
Elevated rheumatoid factor: 57
Antinuclear antibodies: negative
Elevated C-reactive protein: 1.2
Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate: 28
Other Studies:
Right shoulder XR: No fractures or periosteal changes. No dislocation. No soft tissue
calcifications are seen.
Right shoulder MRI without contrast: Extensive complex appearing fluid distending glenohumeral joint, biceps sheath and subacromial subdeltoid bursa. Suggestive of synovitis or
inflammatory or crystalline arthropathy. Full-thickness defect with partial thickness undersurface
tear of posterior supraspinatus tendon. Complete disruption of long head of biceps tendon.
Right shoulder MRI without contrast, axial view: Case Photo #1 Right Shoulder MRI #1 - axial view
Right shoulder MRI without contrast, coronal view: Case Photo #2 Right Shoulder MRI #2 - coronal
view)
Consultations:
Orthopedic surgery
Rheumatology
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