Hip avascular necrosis

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hip pain.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
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Sclerosis of the left femoral head with articular surface irregularity and flattening. Normal acetabulum. 

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Axial bone
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Coronal
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Sclerosis and lucency of the femoral head. Crescentic subchondral lucency is also present. Normal acetabulum. 

Case Discussion

This patient had a history of end stage renal failure, which is one of the many causes of avascular necrosis. 

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