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Legg Calve Parthes Disease CHORUS

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Description: osteochondritis deformans (OCD), coxa plana idiopathic avascular necrosis ("osteochondritis") of proximal femoral epiphysis probably 2' to acute or chronic trauma (Cf: AVN) MALES (90%) (converse of CDH) unilateral (90%) peak age: 4 - 8 yrs uncommon before 3 y/o except in CDH self-limited can progress to coxa plana

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Author/Contact: Kahn
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Added: Tue Jul 10 2007