Rice bodies in a shoulder bursa: a cadaveric and histologic case report

Skelly, Donna L; Konieczko, Elisa M.; Ulrich, Jonathan

doi:10.1080/10669817.2022.2138153

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“…We present an unusual case of bilateral extra-articular RBs of the shoulder in a female patient. Rice bodies seen in the shoulder are commonly found in the subacromial and subdeltoid bursa, but few reported cases are bilateral [6][7][8]. Lit-erature documenting RBs in the shoulder is summarized in Table 2.…”

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“…These loose bodies occur often, but not always, within the bursa as a symptom of chronic bursitis and are commonly associated with rheumatoid, inflammatory, or tuberculous arthritis [4]. Reports of RBs include presentations in the knee and shoulder in addition to rare cases presenting in the wrist and elbow [5,6]. Most cases present unilaterally, though few bilateral cases within the shoulder and wrist have been reported [7][8][9].…”

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Bilateral Subacromial‐Subdeltoid Rice Bodies in the Shoulder: A Surgical Case Report

Rush,

Jochl,

Lowenstein

et al. 2024

Case Reports in Orthopedics

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Introduction. Rice bodies (RBs) are pale and glossy appearing small fibrinous nodules that form due to synovial or tenosynovial joint inflammation. RBs are significant as they are common in orthopedic practices causing nonspecific symptoms such as pain, swelling, range of motion limitations, crepitus, and catching sensations. These loose bodies occur often within the bursa as a symptom of chronic bursitis and are commonly associated with rheumatoid, inflammatory, or tuberculous arthritis. Reports on RBs are present; however, few bilateral cases within the shoulder appear in the literature. Case Presentation. This case demonstrates an unusual bilateral, subacromial-subdeltoid presentation of rice bodies (RBs) in a 41-year-old Caucasian female patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis. We describe treatment with right shoulder arthroscopy to remove the loose bodies. One-year postoperative patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) show improvement in symptoms, pain, and overall function. Conclusion. Formation of RBs occurs as a symptom of an inflammatory response in synovial joints. This provokes multiple small fibrin aggregates to collect within synovial bursae and occasionally tendon sheaths. RBs are rarely seen bilaterally. Arthroscopic removal of RBs is an appropriate treatment method for symptom improvement.

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Bilateral Subacromial‐Subdeltoid Rice Bodies in the Shoulder: A Surgical Case Report

Rush,

Jochl,

Lowenstein

et al. 2024

Case Reports in Orthopedics

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Synovial Chondromatosis Versus Rice Bodies

Rush,

Mazzocca,

et al. 2024

JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants

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Although rare, loose bodies can be found in joints and cause symptoms of swelling, stiffness, and pain, leading patients to seek clinical treatment. Two types of loose bodies include rice bodies (RBs) and those associated with synovial chondromatosis (SC). Although confused because of similar gross appearance and presentation on imaging, these bodies are pathologically distinct with RBs being composed of fibrin and SC forming nodules of hyaline cartilage. Treatment of either SC or RBs should consider underlying causal or correlating diseases in addition to potential surgical removal of the loose bodies.

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Rice bodies in a shoulder bursa: a cadaveric and histologic case report

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Bilateral Subacromial‐Subdeltoid Rice Bodies in the Shoulder: A Surgical Case Report

Bilateral Subacromial‐Subdeltoid Rice Bodies in the Shoulder: A Surgical Case Report

Synovial Chondromatosis Versus Rice Bodies

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