Focal Bone Tracer Uptake Associated with a Herniation Pit of the Femoral Neck

Authors:
  • CTCharles B. Thomason
    Charles B. Thomason
  • ESEugene D. Silverman
    Eugene D. Silverman
  • RWRichard D. Walter
    Richard D. Walter
  • RORobert Olshaker
    Robert Olshaker
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Abstract
The herniation pit of the femoral neck is a common radiographic lesion whose pathogenesis has been described by Pitt et al and reported as negative on bone scanning. This case report demonstrates increased uptake of Tc-99m MDP in a herniation pit of the femoral neck.