Synovitis of the hip

Case contributed by Ayla Al Kabbani
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left hip pain and restricted hip movement.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
mri

Thickening and enhancement of the synovial membrane of the left hip joint with a minimal joint effusion.

Small subchondral cysts are seen in the anterosuperior aspect of the glenoid cavity with no signal alteration in the adjacent marrow

Not signal alterations or enhancement in surrounding soft tissue.

Case Discussion

The patient was diagnosed with synovitis of the hip based on imaging findings, clinical and laboratory data.

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