Normal femur series

Case contributed by Amanda Er
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Red and swollen abscess over mid-thigh posteriorly, warm to touch. No trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

No soft tissue gas, periosteal reaction or bony erosion. No fracture or dislocation of the right femur.

Case Discussion

This case is an example of a normal femur series comprising of the AP and lateral views.

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