Central Acetabular Roof DefectMore than Just a Normal Variant?
Central acetabular defects are rare, and have been described using various terminologies (notches, fossae, pits). They are generally regarded as normal variants and often overlooked. This case series reviews five cases (age range 9-14 years) where presentation included hip pain and no alternative...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/14633/46880_CE[Ra1]_F[SK]_PF1(AKA_KM)_PN(KM).pdf |
| Summary: | Central acetabular defects are rare, and have been described using various terminologies (notches, fossae, pits). They are generally
regarded as normal variants and often overlooked. This case series reviews five cases (age range 9-14 years) where presentation
included hip pain and no alternative pathology was found. The defects tend to be bilateral but not symmetrical, and often just the
side with the largest defect is symptomatic. The aetiology is unknown but there was no recollection of prior trauma. The literature
suggests they are developmental in nature. The cases series highlights that these anatomical variants should not be entirely
disregarded when imaging is reviewed. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |