It might be a tumor: a unique presentation of a chronic rotator cuff tear
A 59 year-old male presented to the county emergency department (ED) in southeastern United States for evaluation of a progressively worsening lump on his left shoulder. He describes it as painful and suggests “it might be a tumor”. There were no other associated complaints. On physical examination,...
Main Authors: | John Kiel, Eamon Olwell |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | African Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X2030077X |
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