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US long head of the biceps tendinopathy

US long head of the biceps tendinopathy
Power-Doppler ultrasound (US) of the long head of the biceps brachii tendon (bicipital tendon) demonstrating enlargement, hypoechogenicity, and heterogeneity consistent with tendinopathy. In addition, there is thickening of the tendon sheath with associated hyperemia indicative of tenosynovitis.
D: deltoid muscle; BT: long head of the biceps brachii tendon; MED: medial; H: humerus bone.
Left: medial; Right: lateral; Bottom of screen: deep; Top of screen: superficial.
Courtesy of Jonathan Finnoff, DO. Used with permission of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved.
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