Avascular necrosis of the femoral head

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Hip pain

Patient Data

Age: Adult
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Single selected T2 image from an MRI demonstrates femoral head collapse in keeping with avascular necrosis of the hip. 

Case Discussion

This patient has had a renal transplant and developed pain in the left hip. 

Case courtesy of Dr Paresh K Desai

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