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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2014; 18(01): 036-044
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1365833
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Variants and Pitfalls in MR Imaging of Shoulder Injuries

Abeer Mohamed Al-Riyami
1   Department of Radiology, Khoula Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
2   Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Alexandra Health, Singapore
,
Boon Keat Lim
2   Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Alexandra Health, Singapore
,
Wilfred C.G. Peh
2   Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Alexandra Health, Singapore
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10 February 2014 (online)

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Abstract

Shoulder MR imaging and MR arthrography are frequently used to evaluate shoulder pain and instability and to assess different types of shoulder injuries. We review different normal variants that can mimic pathologic conditions and some pitfalls that may be encountered in image interpretation. A proper knowledge of normal anatomy is necessary to prevent or minimize errors in diagnosing shoulder injuries.

Keywords

Glenoid labral variants - glenohumeral ligament variants - shoulder imaging pitfalls - shoulder MR imaging
 

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