Fig. 2From: Can Achilles tendon xanthoma be distinguished from Achilles tendinopathy using Dixon method MRI? A cross-sectional exploratory studyTendon thickness (cm) was greater in those with xanthoma (ATX) compared to those with tendinopathy (ATY) or normal tendons (ATN), but the distributions demonstrated substantial overlap indicating that tendon thickness alone may be of limited diagnostic utility in separating normal from tendinopathic tendonsBack to article page