Subchondral cyst (geode) of the femoral head

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert , 17 Jul 2012
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Tim Luijkx, 5 Nov 2015

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Race changed from Caucasian to .
Age changed from 64 to 65.
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Subchondral cysts in the superior outer and middle third of the femoral head (pressure zone) may arise from bone contusion and synovial intrusion or osteoclastic resorption of necrotic trabeculae following avascular necrosis1.

  • -<p>Subchondral cysts in the superior outer and middle third of the femoral head (pressure zone) may arise from bone contusion and synovial intrusion or osteoclastic resorption of necrotic trabeculae following avascular necrosis<sup>1</sup>.</p>
  • +<p>Subchondral cysts in the superior outer and middle third of the femoral head (pressure zone) may arise from bone contusion and synovial intrusion or osteoclastic resorption of necrotic trabeculae following avascular necrosis <sup>1</sup>.</p>
Diagnostic Certainty was set to .

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