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Hi. was just wondering what the normal thickness in mm of a subdeltoid bursa is?thanks.

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Sub deltoid bursa: Normally less than 2mm or so.

Answered 7/3/2014

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