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Avascular necrosis of the hip

Case contributed by Augusto César Vieira Teixeira
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Hip pain bilaterally

Patient Data

Age: 14
Gender: Male
mri

MRI findings of bilateral avascular necrosis of the hip.

CT findings of bilateral avascular necrosis of the hip.

Case Discussion

The hip is one of the most frequent sites for avascular necrosis.Typically it affects the superior articular surface (between 10 - 2 O'clock) and begins in the more anterior part of the hip.

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