Olecranon bursitis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left posterior elbow abrasion injury - two months ago. Presented with painless posterior elbow lump.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Encapsulated fluid (45 x 36 x 15 mm - 13 cc) in the posterior elbow subcutaneous plane. Located superficial to the distal triceps tendon and ulnar olecranon process. A fluid-fluid level in the collection. No elbow joint effusion. No erosion of the adjacent ulnar cortex.

Case Discussion

The case shows post-traumatic olecranon bursitis. Fluid-fluid level is an uncommon finding.

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