Presentation
Acute right groin pain radiating to mid thigh
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Hydroxyapatite deposition disease
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Axial C+ portal venous phase
Heterogeneous calcification at the origin of the reflected head of the rectus femoris tendon at the superior margin of the acetabulum.
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Axial bone window
Incidental calcification present at the same location, but half the diameter.
Case Discussion
Referred to rheumatologist. Diagnosis of HADD based on the presentation and imaging appearances.
After the shoulder, the hip region is the second commonest site of involvement.