Presentation
Trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bilateral accessory superior acetabular notches
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Small lucencies in the roof of the acetabulums bilaterally represent accessory superior acetabular notches (anatomical variant). No fracture or malalignment is identified.
From the case:
Bilateral accessory superior acetabular notches
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CT confirms the presence of bilateral accessory superior acetabular notches.
Case Discussion
Accessory superior acetabular notches are an anatomical variant, which should not be confused for a traumatic injury.