An Unusual Presentation of a Left Extra-acetabular Trochanteric Bursa Abscess

Cureus 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mackenzie Ewart, Shanzay Mohammad, Daniel Erickson, Brett Platis, Justinne Certeza, Jake Powell, Fatima Khan, Barbara Karnkowska, Ivan M. Marrufo, Cara L. Fisher
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.103733
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Abstract

Trochanteric bursitis is a common cause of lateral hip pain, particularly among elderly and postmenopausal females, but abscess formation within the trochanteric bursa is exceedingly rare. We report an unusual extra-acetabular trochanteric abscess identified during cadaveric dissection of an elderly female, characterized by irregular fibrotic and proteinaceous tissue with multiple inclusion bodies but no evidence of malignancy or granulomatous inflammation. Although limited by an absent clinical history, the gross and histopathologic findings suggest a chronic inflammatory or degenerative process consistent with synovial osteochondromatosis of the trochanteric bursa.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments Hip disorders and treatments Orthopedic Infections and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Cureus
Volume
18
Issue
2
Pages
e103733–e103733
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN