An 8-year-old boy has hip pain and a limp with no history of trauma. Pain worsens with activity. X-ray shows flattening of the femoral head. Which is ...

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An 8-year-old boy has hip pain and a limp with no history of trauma. Pain worsens with activity. X-ray shows flattening of the femoral head. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Perthes disease

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Slipped capital femoral epiphysis

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Transient synovitis

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Septic arthritis

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Paediatrics

An 8-year-old boy has hip pain and a limp with no history of trauma. Pain worsens with activity. X-ray shows flattening of the femoral head. Which is the most likely diagnosis?