Isolated Spontaneous Pectoralis Minor Tendon Rupture in a Patient with Chronic Renal Failure
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Case Report
P: 117-120
August 2016

Isolated Spontaneous Pectoralis Minor Tendon Rupture in a Patient with Chronic Renal Failure

J Ankara Univ Fac Med 2016;69(2):117-120
1. Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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Received Date: 17.05.2016
Accepted Date: 23.06.2016
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ABSTRACT

Isolated rupture of the pectoralis minor tendon is extremely rare and has been reported 3 times in 4 pa-tients. This article describes the first case of an isolated spontaneous pectoralis minor tendon tear in an end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patient undergoing long-term hemodialysis and with a previous history of bilat-eral rupture of the quadriceps tendons.He presented with left anterior shoulderand chest wall pain with direct tenderness on palpation over the coracoid. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an isolated tear of the pectoralis minor tendon with an intact pectoralis major tendon. The patient returned to full activities after conservative management. Although rare, the diagnosis of pectoralis minor tendon rupture should be considered in ESRD patients who present with anterior shoulder pain in the absence of an antecendent trauma.

Keywords:
End-Stage Renal Disease
Pectoralis Minor
Tendon Rupture
Hemodialysis