Calcification of the linea aspera: A systematic narrative review

Publication date: 2019Source: European Journal of Radiology Open, Volume 6Author(s): Samantha Bee Lian Low, Andoni Paul TomsAbstractThis review aims to consolidate the published demographics, clinical and radiological features of calcific tendonitis affecting the linea aspera. Using the PRISMA protocol, 55 clinical cases were extracted from 19 shortlisted papers. In a patient presenting with thigh and/or hip pain, radiologic evaluation should commence with plain radiographs; subsequent cross-sectional imaging, if necessary. Our review of the literature indicates that calcific tendonitis can be safely diagnosed when intratendinous calcification is observed in the region of the linea aspera with cortical erosion but no discrete soft tissue mass.

Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - February 16, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research