Presentation
Presented to the emergency department for right iliac fossa tenderness.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Iliopsoas bursitis
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CT abdomen and pelvis reveals a large right iliopsoas bursa which corresponded directly with the site of tenderness. Osteoarthritic changes of the right hip.
Case Discussion
This illustrates that an iliopsoas bursa can be a potential cause for pint tenderness in the iliac fossas. Image findings on ultrasound are perhaps confusing as the bursae are predominately soft tissue, not fluid and lies in close proximity to the inguinal canal.