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Sublabral Foramen: An Anatomical Variation of Glenoid Labrum in a Patient with Superior Labrum Anteroposterior Lesion with Paralabral Cyst and Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT: Shoulder pathologies, particularly superior labral lesions, and may pose diagnostic and management challenges by anatomical variations such as sublabral foramen. We describe a case of a 36-year-old cricketer with acromioclavicular arthritis and a superior labrum anteroposterior lesion (SLAP) lesion accompanied by a paralabral cyst. Arthroscopic intervention revealed an incidental sublabral foramen. Surgical repair addressed the SLAP lesion with paralabral cyst decompression and acromioclavicular arthritis. The patient experienced significant postoperative improvement, resuming cricketing activities without limitations. Recognition of anatomical variants is crucial for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment, enhancing patient outcomes. Simultaneous management of associated SLAP lesions optimizes long-term results and patient satisfaction.

Source: Annals of African Medicine

DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_370_26

Authors: Ashwin Deshmukh, Donna Taneja, Vikram Reddy Cheemala, Rachit Mitra, D. R. Varun Prasad, Shourya Chaudhary

Institutions: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital

Language: French

Topic: Shoulder Injury and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7168084821

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