Transient hip osteoporosis

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

A 6-month pregnant woman with ever left hip pain and inability to walk.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
mri

Abnormal signal intensity involving the left femoral head and neck displays low T1 and bright T2fs signal with no structural collapse or subchondral fracture. Mild joint effusion is noted.

Edema and fluid signal along with the obturator externus muscle is seen.

Case Discussion

MRI findings are consistent with left-sided transient hip osteoporosis.

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