Pelvic sickle cell complications

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain
x-ray

Sclerosis and marked flattening of the right femoral head with secondary osteoarthritis. Penile implant. 

Case Discussion

A patient with sickle cell disease with two obvious complications on the pelvic radiograph:

  • avascular necrosis of the femoral head
  • impotence (requiring the need for a penile implant)

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