Perthes disease

Case contributed by Yahya Baba
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painful left hip with no history of trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 13 years
Gender: Male
x-ray
  • flattened left femoral epiphysis (coxa plana)
  • widened left femoral neck (coxa magna)
  • degenerative changes of the left acetabulum

Case Discussion

These radiographic features are highly suggestive of Perthes disease.

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