[Achilles tendon xanthoma imaging on ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging]. / Aspectos de imagem do xantoma do tendão calcâneo na ultrassonografia e ressonância magnética.
Rev Bras Reumatol
; 55(3): 313-6, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
The Achilles tendon xanthoma is a rare disease and has a high association with primary hyperlipidemia. An early diagnosis is essential to start treatment and change the disease course. Imaging exams can enhance diagnosis. This study reports the case of a 60-year-old man having painless nodules on his elbows and Achilles tendons without typical gout crisis, followed in the microcrystalline disease clinic of Unifesp for diagnostic workup. Laboratory tests obtained showed dyslipidemia. The ultrasound (US) showed a diffuse Achilles tendon thickening with hypoechoic areas. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a diffuse tendon thickening with intermediate signal areas, and a reticulate pattern within. Imaging studies showed relevant aspects to diagnose a xanthoma, thus helping in the differential diagnosis.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tendón Calcáneo
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Imagen por Resonancia Magnética
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Xantomatosis
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Ultrasonografía
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
Pt
Revista:
Rev Bras Reumatol
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil