Trochanteric bursitis - post traumatic

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right lateral hip pain. History of trauma a few days ago.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
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Info

Distended thin-walled right greater trochanteric bursa with fluid content of high signal on T1, T2 and STIR with low signal internal septae (hemorrhagic content).

Case Discussion

MRI features most consistent with post-traumatic trochanteric bursitis.

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