Round # 1

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Radiographic Findings

Plain films of the hip demonstrate a large periarticular intraosseous cyst and/or erosion.(Film 1) There is mild global joint space narrowing as well. The CT scan confirms the presence of a large cyst with smaller erosions of the intracapsular portion of the femoral neck.(Film 2)

Film 1

Film 2

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