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53F recovering alcoholic, Shoulder MRI, has an unusual condition and bilateral diminished range of motion

I was just called to discuss, because I had not mentioned the abundant subcutaneous fat Apparently she has a condition called Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis, which has an association with chronic alcohol consumption, which "may play a role in adipocyte hyperplasia in genetically susceptible individuals" I was asked if there was a focal circumscribed lipoma; I

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52F suspect 2nd webspace neuroma or 2nd MTP plantar plate tear MRI

I received several comments. Those who did indicated that they routinely look at the plantar fat pads of the forefoot and report atrophy if they find it. This is subjective…since we don’t have standard measurements, it is not necessary or appropriate to measure. Bruno Vande Berg asked what the other foot looks like…..which is a

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Opinions summary re: “Ordinary” TMT osteoarthritis, or anything specific?

Hi there, opinions were divided over this one. Some opined that the prominent cysts and bone marrow edema point towards CPPD, while others said that the findings look unspecific. Neuropathic arthropathy also comes to mind as it can manifest quite frequently at the Lisfranc joints, however I think it would lead to fragmentation and joint

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