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From: Osteoarticular lesion in xanthoma disseminatum treated with total hip arthroplasty: a case report

Fig. 1

Plain radiographic findings. a Initial examination: The joint space in the left hip joint is narrowed with visible irregularities on the loading plane of the head and bone sclerosis. Mild narrowing of the joint space is also seen in the left joint. b Upon admission: The joint space in the left hip joint has disappeared and sclerosis on the loading plane has become more severe. Crushing of the femoral head and patterns of radiolucent bands (arrowed) resembling worm-eaten tracks are also visible. The joint space has also disappeared on the right side with sclerosis on the loading plane. Crushing of the femoral head has progressed further on the right side than on the left side

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