A 10-year-old boy is brought in with a 2-day history of right hip pain and a limp. He has a low-grade fever and limited internal rotation of the hip. ...

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A 10-year-old boy is brought in with a 2-day history of right hip pain and a limp. He has a low-grade fever and limited internal rotation of the hip. Blood tests show slightly elevated inflammatory markers. Plain radiographs are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Transient synovitis (irritable hip)

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Septic arthritis

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Perthes disease

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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Paediatrics

A 10-year-old boy is brought in with a 2-day history of right hip pain and a limp. He has a low-grade fever and limited internal rotation of the hip. Blood tests show slightly elevated inflammatory markers. Plain radiographs are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?