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Inflammation of the hip bursa (trochanteric bursitis)

Pain over the outer hip, classically attributed to inflammation of the bursa overlying the greater trochanter of the thigh bone; irritation of the gluteal tendons often plays a role as well. MRI shows fluid in the bursa and any related gluteal tendon changes.

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