Cystic enlargement of the iliopsoas bursa causing venous obstruction as a complication of total hip arthroplasty. A case report

S. Steven Yang, Michael J. Bronson

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Abstract

The authors report an unusual complication of total hip arthroplasty. A patient developed significant swelling and discomfort in the left lower extremity 4 1 2 years following a left total hip arthroplasty. Magnetic resonance imaging and venography demonstrated a large intrapelvic mass compressing the external iliac vein. An arthrogram revealed a cystic cavity consistent with an iliopsoas bursa in communication with the hip pseudocapsule. Two aspirations of the bursa led to resolution of the cystic enlargement and symptoms. An enlarged iliopsoas bursa should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hip pain or extremity swelling after total hip arthroplasty.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)657-661
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Arthroplasty
Volume8
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1993
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • iliopsoas bursa
  • intrapelvic mass
  • particulate debris
  • pseudoabscess
  • total hip arthroplasty
  • venous obstruction

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