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J Korean Soc Magn Reson Med.  2012 Aug;16(2):169-172. 10.13104/jksmrm.2012.16.2.169.

Simultaneous Bilateral Quadriceps Tendon Rupture in Patient with Secondary Hyperparathyroidism due to Chronic Renal Failure: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Radiology, Seoul Paik Hospital, InJe University College of Medicine, Korea. jcshim@unitel.co.kr
  • 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Paik Hospital, InJe University College of Medicine, Korea.

Abstract

Simultaneous bilateral spontaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendon is a very rare condition and only a few cases have been reported in the literature. The etiology is not clear yet. But it occurs infrequently in patients with chronic metabolic disorders, such as secondary hyperparathyroidism due to chronic renal failure. We describe a case of simultaneous spontaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon tupture in a 36-year-old male patient with secondary hyperaprathyroidism due to chronic renal failure.

Keyword

Quadriceps; Hyperparathyroidism; Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

MeSH Terms

Adult
Humans
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Male
Rupture
Rupture, Spontaneous
Tendons
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