Rice bodies, extensor digitorum longus tendon tenosynovitis and sarcoidosis - multimodal ultrasound approach. A case report.
Daniela Fodor, Maria Badarinza, Claudiu Filip et al.
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Case in brief
A young woman presented with extensor digitorum longus tendon tenosynovitis characterized by numerous rice bodies in the tendon sheath. This case highlighted a novel clinical manifestation of sarcoidosis, occurring without pulmonary or lymph node involvement. Multimodal ultrasound techniques were employed to assess the tenosynovitis, revealing specific findings that aided in diagnosis.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider sarcoidosis in patients presenting with tendon tenosynovitis and rice bodies, even in the absence of typical pulmonary or lymph node symptoms.
Why it matters
This case underscores the utility of multimodal ultrasound in identifying atypical manifestations of sarcoidosis, potentially improving diagnostic accuracy.