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This case aims to highlight the rare occurrence of a rotator cuff tear associated with rice bodies, often seen in chronic inflammatory conditions.

A Rare Encounter: Documenting a Rotator Cuff Tear Associated With Idiopathic Rice Bodies

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Case report documents rotator cuff tear due to rice bodies in a patient with shoulder pain, suggesting an autoimmune link.

This case aims to highlight the rare occurrence of a rotator cuff tear associated with rice bodies, often seen in chronic inflammatory conditions.
Clinical evaluation of a 62-year-old patient with shoulder pain and reduced movement.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify the presence of rice bodies and cuff tear.
Surgical intervention for cuff repair and excision of rice body deposits, followed by histopathological analysis.
Histopathological analysis confirmed the presence of rice bodies.
Significant improvement in shoulder function and pain reduction was observed during the 20-month follow-up.
Autoimmune and infectious causes were ruled out through thorough assessments.

Özdemir et al. (2026) studied this question.

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