CALCIFIC TENDINITIS IN THE PROXIMAL THIGH

Calcific tendinitis of the proximal thigh is a benign entity that may cause significant pain. It must be distinguished from chronic or malig nant disorders, such as arthritis, infection, and soft tissue/cortical neoplasms. Although it may be self-limited, some patients will benefi t from medical intervention. In such cases, we recommend computed tomo graphy-guided percutaneous steroid injection. Herein we describe the c linical and radiographic features of calcific tendinitis of the proxim al thigh in 5 patients.