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Perthes disease

Case contributed by Townsville radiology training
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Perthes disease progress.

Patient Data

Age: 6
Gender: Male

Late stage Legg-Calve-Pethes as noted by flatening and severe fissuring of epiphysis, sclerosis, and remodeling of the metaphysis of femoral head.  

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