Iliotibial band syndrome can be visualized on MRI as an ill-defined area of elevated signal between the lateral femoral condyle (LFC) and iliotibial band (ITB). Which imaging planes are best for visualizing this condition, and what additional feature may be present in some cases?

A) Sagittal and axial; Thickening of the LFC
B) Coronal and axial; Thickening of the IT band
C) Transverse and sagittal; Joint effusion
D) Coronal and sagittal; Bursitis of the hip joint