Distal intersection syndromes

Distal intersection syndrome with a tenosynovitis of the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis and extensor pollicis longus tendons

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Clinical information

Swelling of the dorsal side of the wrist

Ultrasound Images & Clips

Distal intersection syndrome with a tenosynovitis of the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis and extensor pollicis longus tendons

Effusion in the tendon sheath of compartment 2 transverse

Fluid around the tendons of compartment 2 and 3 longitudinal

Effusion in the tendon sheath of compartment 3 transverse

Fluid around the tendons of compartment 2 and 3 longitudinal

Distal intersection syndrome with a tenosynovitis of the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis (compartment 2) and extensor pollicis longus tendons (compartment 3)

Normal extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis transverse

Tenosynovitis of the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis transverse

Effusion in the tendon sheath of compartment 2 and 3 transverse

The same patient also has a tenosynovitis of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon (compartment 6)

Tenosynovitis of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon transverse

Tenosynovitis of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon longitudinal

Details

Sex: Male
Age: 80
Body part: Wrist

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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