Other Studies:
Radiographs of the hip from his PCP's office reviewed and confirmed to be normal. The X-ray extended to 8 cm inferior to the lesser trochanter. In our office 3 days later we obtained radiographs of the hip with extended view which demonstrated a small area of intracortical lucency and pericortical irregularity located about 6 cm distal to the lesser trochanter, only visible on the AP view. Case Photo #1
MRI right thigh was obtained to evaluate abnormal osseous area and for any concurrent soft tissue injury. The MRI showed a focal lesion in the proximal diaphysis of the femur involving the medial cortex with abnormality in the adjacent soft tissue with a small soft tissue mass and edema. Findings were compatible with a possible osseous neoplasm and were reported as highly concerning for a malignant lesion. Case Photo #2 Case Photo #3 Case Photo #4
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