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Avascular necrosis of hip

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Left hip pain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

Left femoral head subcortical hyoerintense geographic area surrounded by a hypointense rim, suggestive of avascular necrosis.

Case Discussion

Final Diagnosis: AVN

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