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Perthes disease

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Child
x-ray

Pelvis x-ray in a skeletally immature male demonstrates flattening of the right femoral epiphysis (coxa plana) with widening of the femoral neck increases (coxa magna). Features are characteristic of Perthes disease.

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