Paget disease

Case contributed by Abdallah Al Khateeb
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain at the right hip

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Increased bone density of the right hemipelvis and the right side of sacrum, with gross bone expansion and trabeculations.

ct

The x-ray findings are seen to better advantage on this CT.
Sparing of the right femoral head is also seen.

Case Discussion

Coarsened trabeculations, bone expansion and sclerosis are the typical changes seen with Paget disease.

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