ILIOPSOAS BURSITIS - DIAGNOSIS BY MRI

Iliopsoas bursitis is an unusual cause of hip pain. The condition may be due to athletic activity or may be secondary to a variety of inflam matory etiologies. An understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of this structure is necessary to ensure prompt and appropriate radiolog ic diagnosis and clinical treatment. We report two cases of iliopsoas bursitis diagnosed with MRI and review the anatomy, pathophysiology, a nd treatment of this condition.