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Dr. Gregory R. Saboeiro is a Board-Certified Radiologist specializing in Musculoskeletal Radiology and Vascular and Interventional Radiology. He is published in peer reviewed medical journals and has presented at national meetings and scientific assemblies. Dr. Saboeiro has completed fellowships in Musculoskeletal Radiology at Hospital for Special Surgery and in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University. His primary research and clinical interests are in the areas of ultrasound-guided procedures, spine interventions, and vascular imaging and interventions.
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1Ultrasound of the Month – Case 21
2Ultrasound of the Month – Case 21
Clinical History
• 57 year old female presents with 6 months of right shoulder pain and limited mobility
• Ultrasound of the shoulder requested to rule out rotator cuff tear
3Ultrasound of the Month – Case 21
4Ultrasound of the Month – Case 21
5Ultrasound of the Month – Case 21
6Ultrasound of the Month – Case 21
7Ultrasound of the Month – Case 21
8Ultrasound of the Month – Case 21
• Myxomatous tumor of the right shoulder.
Diagnosis
9Ultrasound of the Month – Case 21
Discussion
• Myxomatous tumors of the soft tissues are a heterogeneous group of lesions, both benign and malignant, that show an overproduction of mucopolysaccharide substances.
• Characterized by a mixture of primitive mesenchymal cells and myxomatous stroma.
