Published October 1999 | Version v1
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MRI-induced retrocalcaneal bursitis

Creators

  • 1. Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Amsterdam (Netherlands)
  • 2. Dept. of Radiology, University of Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Description

This case report describes a patient with acute retrocalcaneal bursitis, which developed after MRI examination of the ankle. The sagittal T2*-weighted gradient echo sequence revealed an extensive susceptibility artifact in the area surrounding the Achilles tendon near its insertion at the os calcis. This artifact was caused by postsurgical metallic particles. We postulate that these particles were mechanically stimulated by the magnetic field and induced the inflammatory response. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Skeletal Radiology
Journal Volume
28
Journal Issue
10
Journal Page Range
p. 581-583
ISSN
0364-2348
CODEN
SKRADI

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
30051075
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BONE JOINTS; INFLAMMATION; LEGS; MAGNETIC FIELDS; NMR IMAGING
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; LIMBS; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; SKELETON; SYMPTOMS

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Notes
With 3 figs., 14 refs.