A pseudotumour of the thigh: Tensor fasciae latae muscle hypertrophy due to an underlying abductor tendon tear

Abstract

We present a patient with an asymptomatic unilateral swelling of the anterolateral thigh. MRI showed hypertrophy of the tensor fasciae latae muscle due to an underlying gluteus minimus tendon tear. Abductor tendon tears can present with swelling of the thigh due to secondary tensor fasciae latae muscle hypertrophy.