Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

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

x-ray

Multiple films of the pelvis obtained over 15 months, demonstrate the progressive collapse of the right femoral head consistent with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.

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