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Rice bodies in a shoulder bursa: a cadaveric and histologic case report
Donna L Skelly1, Elisa M Konieczko2, Jonathan Ulrich1
1Physical Therapy Program, Gannon University, Erie, PA, USA.
The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy
|October 30, 2022
Summary
Rice bodies, uncommon complications of bursitis, were identified in a cadaver
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Histology
- Pathology
Background:
- Subacromial/subdeltoid bursitis involves inflammation and effusion.
- Rice bodies are uncommon bursal complications, rarely documented in anatomical literature.
Observation:
- A cadaver dissection for anatomy revealed an enlarged subacromial/subdeltoid bursa filled with rice bodies.
- Associated structures included the biceps brachii tendon sheath and subscapularis muscle bursa.
Findings:
- Histologic analysis confirmed rice bodies within the bursa.
- Bursal wall and tendon sheath tissues resembled synovial membranes.
Implications:
- This finding highlights rice bodies as a potential anatomical variation.
- Educators and clinicians should recognize rice bodies in anatomical specimens and patients.
