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“Pseudo-Geyser Sign” as the First Presentation of Septic Arthritis of the Shoulder

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Resumo:Massive rotator cuff tears can lead to large cysts, extending from the subacromial space through the acromioclavicular joint into a subcutaneous cyst, with a typical “geyser sign” on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). To our knowledge, no cases of transdeltoid pseudo-cyst as first manifestation of septic arthritis have ever been reported.A 79-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with a two-day evolution of a painful tumefaction over her right shoulder. She had been admitted to the ED 16 days before, after being bitten by a dog. Tumefaction drainage revealed a total cell count of 50320 cells/mL. MRI revealed glenohumeral joint cavity’s fluid “decompression” through the deltoid. Septic arthritis was presumed as the cause of the pseudo-cyst, configuring a “pseudo-geyser sign” on MRI.Septic arthritis is an orthopedic emergency, whose early diagnosis, ED referral and treatment are crucial.
Autores principais:Braga, Madalena
Outros Autores:Sousa, Joana P.; Torres, João
Assunto:Artrite Infeciosa Articulação do Ombro Coifa dos Rotadores Arthritis, Infectious Rotator Cuff Shoulder Joint
Ano:2022
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:unknown
Instituição associada:CUF
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Gazeta Médica

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