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Bicipitoradial bursitis. A case report
Lore Kegels1, Jan Van Oyen, Wim Siemons
1Orthopaedic Department, AZ Damiaan, Oostende, Belgium. lore_kegels@hotmail.com
Acta Orthopaedica Belgica
|August 8, 2006
Summary
Bicipitoradial bursitis is a rare cause of antecubital fossa mass, often misdiagnosed as cancer. This case highlights the importance of considering this benign condition in differential diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Mass lesions in the antecubital fossa are rare and can present diagnostic challenges.
- Differential diagnosis for antecubital masses includes neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions.
Observation:
- A case of bicipitoradial bursitis presenting as an antecubital fossa mass is described.
- The initial presentation mimicked a malignant neoplastic lesion.
Findings:
- Bicipitoradial bursitis, an uncommon inflammatory condition, was confirmed as the cause of the mass.
- Histopathological examination ruled out malignancy.
Implications:
- This case underscores the need to include bicipitoradial bursitis in the differential diagnosis of antecubital fossa masses.
- Accurate diagnosis can prevent unnecessary aggressive treatment for a benign condition.