Rheumatoid arthritis

Case contributed by Melbourne Uni Radiology Masters
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Young patient on haemodialysis.

Patient Data

Age: Young patient
Gender: Female

Pelvis

x-ray

Advanced erosive destructive changes are present in both hips. There are changes of severe acetabular protrusio of both hips.

Both knee joints

x-ray

Changes of longstanding rheumatoid arthritis are present. Bones are osteoporotic.

Case Discussion

The patient has had rheumatoid arthritis for many years. 

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