Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Gender: Female
x-ray

The left femoral epiphysis is flattened, and sclerotic with early fragmentation.

Case Discussion

Features of left femoral capital epiphysis avascular necrosis - Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.

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