Epiphyseal cortical irregularity

Case contributed by Ahmed Mohamed Alazab Abbas
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Gender: Female
x-ray

The study has revealed cortical irregularity of the medial and lateral aspects of the distal femoral epiphysis bilaterally. This is a normal finding of ossificaiton.

Case Discussion

This case represents a normal epiphyseal cortical irregularity and should not be mistaken for fragmentation or other causes of bone destruction as osteomyelitis or neoplastic lesions.

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