Abstract
A rare case of snapping hip caused by a desmoid tumor on the greater trochanter of the femur was reported. The patient was a 71 year-old man who complained of snapping and pain on the greater trochanter of the left femur without any other symptoms. MRI showed the tumor in the postero-lateral area of the greater trochanter and at the distal end of the tensor fasciae latae type muscle. Tumor resection was performed and histopathological diagnosis confirmed the tumor type. There has been no recurrence of the tumor or pain. Desmoid tumor rarely affects the elderly and the incidence in the hip is very rare (5.7%).
