Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

A rare disorder characterized by uni- or bilateral avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head in children.

Osteopetrosis

Abnormally increased formation of dense trabecular bone tissue. Despite the increased density of bone tissue, osteopetrotic bones tend to be more fracture-prone than normal.


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PMID (PMCID)
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Legg-Calve-Perthes disease in a child with osteopetrosis.
Sims AL, Barwick TW, Montgomery RJ.
Clin Pract. 2011;1(4):e139.
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease in a child with osteopetrosis.