Transient bone marrow oedema of the femoral head in pregnancy--case report.
We report a case of transient oedema of the femoral head without signs of osteoporosis, and with spontaneous resolution after delivery. Magnetic resonance imaging is essential to differentiate between a traumatic necrosis and bone marrow oedema.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Antwerp University Hospital UZA, Edegem, Belgium.
Kerremans
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Gorissen
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Jacquemyn
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D000328:Adult; D001855:Bone Marrow Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005270:Femur Head / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy