Pseudotumor deltoideus: An unusual and rare case treated in rural coal mine hospital

Abstract

Pseudotumor deltoideus is a relatively recently coined term to describe the condition of the spectrum of eccentric bone irregularities around the deltoid tubercle region of the humerus. Usually, these patients complain of varying degrees of pain, swelling, and discomfort in and around the deltoid tuberosity region of the humerus. The radiological findings of these patients are characterized by relative cortical lucency in and around the deltoid tuberosity of humerus, cortical irregularity, and adjacent eccentric marrow abnormality in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans. Most probably, these are previously less-reported anatomical variations of the deltoid tuberosity region of the humerus. Advanced imaging studies and extended follow-up suggest that this clinical entity has got an indolent process, which can be managed conservatively. The purpose of this presentation is to highlight this lesser known and reported cause of shoulder and arm pain and to make this cause be considered while formulating a management protocol.