Bilateral transient osteoporosis of the hip - postpartum
Presentation
Pain of both hips at 32 weeks of gestation. Pain aggravated by getting up, sitting down and getting up. Currently postpartum.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Bilateral transient osteoporosis of the hip - postpartum
MRI
Pelvis (post partum)
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Coronal T1
Bilateral bone marrow edema in the head and neck femur with modest joint effusion.
Case Discussion
Transient osteoporosis of the hip usually occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy with gradual onset of groin pain. The most serious complications are fractures.
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