Role of routine and limited MRI imaging in diagnosis and screening of femoral head AVN
Section
Neuroradiology
Case Type
Clinical Cases
Authors
Madhuri Ghate, Rashmi Kotkar, Geetanjali Kadam
Krsna Diagnostics PVT LTD; Pawana Nagar Housing Society 411033 Chinchwad, India; Email:madhuri.ghate01@gmail.com
Patient
2 months, male
Categories
Procedure Education ; Special Focus Seizure disorders ;
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Explain the pathophysiology of AVN. Classifying AVN based on MR imaging findings. Use of limited MRI imaging in screening as well as in early detection of AVN.
BACKGROUND
Avascular necrosis (AVN) or osteonecrosis of the femoral head occurs due to compromise in vascular supply. Early diagnosis is of utmost importance as delay in diagnosis increases cost of treatment and morbidity.MRI is the sensitive imaging tool for detection of AVN. Our review will focus on imaging findings, classification and use of limited sequences for screening and early diagnosis of AVN.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
CONCLUSION: