Femoral Neck Fracture
There is a linear opacity projecting upward into the left femoral neck. There is discordance in the bone mineral density between the femoral neck and total hip
On the radiographs, a fracture in the femoral neck is aparent (red circles).
Case Description:
On the Hologic left proximal hip image, there is a linear opacity projecting upward into the femoral neck. On the radiographs, a fracture in the femoral neck is seen. The patient was called and indicated that they were walking on the hip and were asymptomatic.
Credit:
Sarah L Morgan, MD, RD, CCD, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
References:
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- Bazzocchi, A., et al., Incidental findings with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry: spectrum of possible diagnoses. Calcif Tissue Int, 2012. 91(2): p. 149-56