Presentation
Painful left hip.
Patient Data
Age: 7 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
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Smaller left femur epiphysis compared with the unaffected side, increased radiodensity, and flattening.
Case Discussion
Perthes disease, also known as Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, refers to idiopathic osteonecrosis of the femoral epiphysis seen in children.
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