Snapping hip caused by a venous hemangioma of the gluteus maximus muscle: a case report
2008
Snapping Hip Caused by a Venous Hemangioma
Sample size: 1
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Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Lin Cheng-Li, Huang Ming-Tung, Lin Chii-Jeng
Primary Institution: National Cheng Kung University Medical Center
Hypothesis
What is the rare cause of snapping hip in a patient with long-term hip pain?
Conclusion
An intramuscular hemangioma should be considered as a potential cause of snapping hip, despite muscle fibrosis being more common.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had right hip pain for more than 10 years.
- Imaging revealed a focal intramuscular lesion in the gluteus maximus muscle.
- Surgical excision of the tumor resolved the snapping phenomenon.
Takeaway
A man had hip pain for over 10 years, and it turned out to be caused by a rare tumor in his muscle, which was fixed with surgery.
Methodology
The patient underwent imaging studies and surgical excision of the tumor, followed by pathological examination.
Participant Demographics
A 23-year-old Taiwanese man.
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