Presentation
Left hip pain. History of renal transplantation.
Patient Data
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
Coronal images through the pelvis show the irregular articular surface of the left femoral head with irregular sclerosis, suggestive of avascular necrosis of the left femoral head.
A transplanted kidney is noted at the right iliac fossa.
Incidental right direct inguinal hernia transmitting small bowel and bladder.
Incidental uterine fibroids.
Case Discussion
A female patient with renal transplant complained of left hip pain, revealed left femoral head avascular necrosis. It is a serious osseous complication after renal transplantation. MRI is useful in the detection of early osteonecrosis after renal transplantation.
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