Sub-Acromial Bursitis in a 9-Year-Old Child

Abstract

We report a case of a 9-year old male patient who presented with right shoulder pain and a reduced range of motion. There was no history of trauma and the patient was systemically well. The patient was admitted to the hospital for further investigation and treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging, blood tests, including microbiology culture, and a tissue biopsy were obtained. A multidisciplinary team approach was employed to reach the diagnosis. Clinical, radiological and laboratory investigations revealed an inflammatory process consistent with an idiopathic sub-acromial bursitis. The diagnosis was confirmed after exclusion of serious pathology such as infection and malignancy. This was successfully treated with simple analgesia and anti-inflammatory medications.