Presentation
Acute left hip pain, no history of trauma, and no fever.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Transient osteoporosis of the hip
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No abnormality was detected on CT.
From the case:
Transient osteoporosis of the hip
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MRI showing bone marrow edema involving the head and neck of the left femur with low signal intensity on T1 and increased signal intensity on T2 fat sat, moderate enhancement after contrast.
Minimal joint effusion of the left hip.
No signs of avascular necrosis.
Case Discussion
Transient osteoporosis of the hip is an uncommon disorder of unknown etiology. It is most common in pregnant women and middle-aged men. It has a self-limited course and spontaneous resolution.
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