Explore Real Clinical Cases

Explore real cases with stories and pictures

Explore Our On-Line Learning Content

Enhance your knowledge of tumors and their management

A painless density in the femoral head.

Case Identification
Case ID Number: 
20090728PD
Periosteal Reaction: 
absent
Benign/Malignant: 
unknown
Clinical case information
Case presentation: 

A woman who had a bone scan for back pain was found to have an abnormality in the right femoral hear. The exam is normal, and there is no pain.

Radiological findings:: 
An isolated density within the cancellous area of the femoral head. MRI, CT, and plain films are shown.
Special Features of this Case:: 
What is the diagnosis? What should be done?