Hip synovitis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left thigh pain and fever for 4 days.

Patient Data

Age: 6 years
Gender: Male
x-ray
  • left pelvic tilt
  • bulging left psoas and gluteal fat pads in comparison to the right
ultrasound

Left hip effusion, synovial thickening and hypervascularity.

Case Discussion

An example of an ultrasound examination with findings of hip synovitis in a young patient.

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