Tear of superior labrum anterior to posterior, which also involves other ligaments or portions of labrum
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Selected References
Choi BH et al: Superior labral cleft after superior labral anterior-to-posterior tear repair: CT arthrographic features and correlation with clinical outcome. Radiology. 278(2):441-8, 2016
Virk MS et al: Superior labrum anterior to posterior tears and glenohumeral instability. Instr Course Lect. 62:501-14, 2013
Borrero CG et al: Magnetic resonance appearance of posterosuperior labral peel back during humeral abduction and external rotation. Skeletal Radiol. 39(1):19-26, 2010
Holzapfel K et al: Inter- and intraobserver variability of MR arthrography in the detection and classification of superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) lesions: evaluation in 78 cases with arthroscopic correlation. Eur Radiol. 20(3):666-73, 2010
Lin E: Magnetic resonance arthrography of superior labrum anterior-posterior lesions: a practical approach to interpretation. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 38(2):91-7, 2009
Chang D et al: SLAP lesions: anatomy, clinical presentation, MR imaging diagnosis and characterization. Eur J Radiol. 68(1):72-87, 2008
Pandya NK et al: Physical examination and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of superior labrum anterior-posterior lesions of the shoulder: a sensitivity analysis. Arthroscopy. 24(3):311-7, 2008
Jin W et al: MR arthrography in the differential diagnosis of type II superior labral anteroposterior lesion and sublabral recess. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 187(4):887-93, 2006
Tuite MJ et al: Width of high signal and extension posterior to biceps tendon as signs of superior labrum anterior to posterior tears on MRI and MR arthrography. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 185(6):1422-8, 2005
Waldt S et al: Diagnostic performance of MR arthrography in the assessment of superior labral anteroposterior lesions of the shoulder. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 182(5):1271-8, 2004
Lee JH et al: Diagnosis of SLAP lesions with Grashey-view arthrography. Skeletal Radiol. 32(7):388-95, 2003
Mohana-Borges AV et al: Superior labral anteroposterior tear: classification and diagnosis on MRI and MR arthrography. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 181(6):1449-62, 2003
Jee WH et al: Superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) lesions of the glenoid labrum: reliability and accuracy of MR arthrography for diagnosis. Radiology. 218(1):127-32, 2001
Savoie FH 3rd et al: Anterior superior instability with rotator cuff tearing: SLAC lesion. Orthop Clin North Am. 32(3):457-61, ix, 2001
Bencardino JT et al: Superior labrum anterior-posterior lesions: diagnosis with MR arthrography of the shoulder. Radiology. 214(1):267-71, 2000
Tuite MJ et al: Superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) tears: evaluation of three MR signs on T2-weighted images. Radiology. 215(3):841-5, 2000
Chan KK et al: Superior labral anteroposterior lesions: MR arthrography with arm traction. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 173(4):1117-22, 1999
Monu JU et al: MR diagnosis of superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) injuries of the glenoid labrum: value of routine imaging without intraarticular injection of contrast material. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 163(6):1425-9, 1994
Smith AM et al: SLAP lesions of the glenoid labrum diagnosed with MR imaging. Skeletal Radiol. 22(7):507-10, 1993
Cartland JP et al: MR imaging in the evaluation of SLAP injuries of the shoulder: findings in 10 patients. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 159(4):787-92, 1992
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Abbreviations
Superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) tear
Synonyms
Extended SLAP: types V-XII SLAP tears
Type IX: triple labral lesion, 360° labral tear
Definitions
Tear of superior labrum anterior to posterior, which also involves other ligaments or portions of labrum
IMAGING
General Features
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Choi BH et al: Superior labral cleft after superior labral anterior-to-posterior tear repair: CT arthrographic features and correlation with clinical outcome. Radiology. 278(2):441-8, 2016
Virk MS et al: Superior labrum anterior to posterior tears and glenohumeral instability. Instr Course Lect. 62:501-14, 2013
Borrero CG et al: Magnetic resonance appearance of posterosuperior labral peel back during humeral abduction and external rotation. Skeletal Radiol. 39(1):19-26, 2010
Holzapfel K et al: Inter- and intraobserver variability of MR arthrography in the detection and classification of superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) lesions: evaluation in 78 cases with arthroscopic correlation. Eur Radiol. 20(3):666-73, 2010
Lin E: Magnetic resonance arthrography of superior labrum anterior-posterior lesions: a practical approach to interpretation. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 38(2):91-7, 2009
Chang D et al: SLAP lesions: anatomy, clinical presentation, MR imaging diagnosis and characterization. Eur J Radiol. 68(1):72-87, 2008
Pandya NK et al: Physical examination and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of superior labrum anterior-posterior lesions of the shoulder: a sensitivity analysis. Arthroscopy. 24(3):311-7, 2008
Jin W et al: MR arthrography in the differential diagnosis of type II superior labral anteroposterior lesion and sublabral recess. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 187(4):887-93, 2006
Tuite MJ et al: Width of high signal and extension posterior to biceps tendon as signs of superior labrum anterior to posterior tears on MRI and MR arthrography. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 185(6):1422-8, 2005
Waldt S et al: Diagnostic performance of MR arthrography in the assessment of superior labral anteroposterior lesions of the shoulder. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 182(5):1271-8, 2004
Lee JH et al: Diagnosis of SLAP lesions with Grashey-view arthrography. Skeletal Radiol. 32(7):388-95, 2003
Mohana-Borges AV et al: Superior labral anteroposterior tear: classification and diagnosis on MRI and MR arthrography. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 181(6):1449-62, 2003
Jee WH et al: Superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) lesions of the glenoid labrum: reliability and accuracy of MR arthrography for diagnosis. Radiology. 218(1):127-32, 2001
Savoie FH 3rd et al: Anterior superior instability with rotator cuff tearing: SLAC lesion. Orthop Clin North Am. 32(3):457-61, ix, 2001
Bencardino JT et al: Superior labrum anterior-posterior lesions: diagnosis with MR arthrography of the shoulder. Radiology. 214(1):267-71, 2000
Tuite MJ et al: Superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) tears: evaluation of three MR signs on T2-weighted images. Radiology. 215(3):841-5, 2000
Chan KK et al: Superior labral anteroposterior lesions: MR arthrography with arm traction. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 173(4):1117-22, 1999
Monu JU et al: MR diagnosis of superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) injuries of the glenoid labrum: value of routine imaging without intraarticular injection of contrast material. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 163(6):1425-9, 1994
Smith AM et al: SLAP lesions of the glenoid labrum diagnosed with MR imaging. Skeletal Radiol. 22(7):507-10, 1993
Cartland JP et al: MR imaging in the evaluation of SLAP injuries of the shoulder: findings in 10 patients. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 159(4):787-92, 1992
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