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Hip anatomic variants that may mimic pathologic entities on MRI: nonlabral variants
Mike S Nguyen1, Valeriy Kheyfits, Brian D Giordano
1Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 648, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|August 27, 2013
Summary
Radiologists must differentiate hip MRI variants from abnormalities. This review details nonlabral hip variants that can mimic disease, aiding accurate diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Orthopedic Imaging
Background:
- The hip joint exhibits numerous anatomical variations.
- These variants can be misidentified as pathological conditions on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
- Accurate differentiation is crucial for correct diagnosis and patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present and describe nonlabral anatomical variants of the hip.
- To aid radiologists in distinguishing these variants from true hip abnormalities on MRI.
Main Methods:
- Review of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings.
- Focus on nonlabral anatomical variants of the hip.
Main Results:
- Nonlabral hip variants are common findings on MRI.
- These variants can closely resemble pathological abnormalities.
Conclusions:
- Multiple nonlabral anatomical variants of the hip can mimic disease on MRI.
- Distinguishing these variants from true abnormalities is essential for accurate radiological interpretation.
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