Ischiogluteal bursitis in cancer patients: an infrequently recognized cause of pain.
We report eight patients with metastatic malignancy who developed severe back and leg pain caused by ischiogluteal bursitis. Careful evaluation excluded the possibility of bony metastases. Ischiogluteal bursitis is an easily diagnosed condition that can be effectively treated with local injection of corticosteroids. Recognition of this disorder will allow prompt therapy and unnecessary evaluation expenses.
Mills
G M
GM
Section of Hematology Oncology, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport 71130.
Baethge
B A
BA
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002062:Bursitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D002081:Buttocks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D007512:Ischium; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D010808:Physical Examination; D015431:Weight Loss
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D008012:Lidocaine