Presentation
Chronic pain in both hips, aggravated by walking.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Hip avascular necrosis - bilateral
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Bilateral abnormal marrow signal intensities in the femoral heads are characteristic of avascular necrosis (AVN), a hypointense line adjacent to a hyperintense line with surrounding marrow oedematous changes.
Case Discussion
Imaging findings show osteonecrosis/avascular necrosis of both femoral heads.