Case Report: Idiopathic Chondrolysis of the Hip

Abstract

Idiopathic chondrolysis of the hip (ICP) is a rare condition of unknown etiology duo to progressive destruction of the hyaline cartilage that covers the femoral head and acetabulum. It has insidious beginning and affects more often female adolescents. This study aimed at reporting one case of that rare disease of a 14-year-old male adolescent with idiopathic chondrolysis of the hip presented to our out -patient clinic after three months of symptoms beginning. Early diagnosis is challenging. Clinicians must be aware of this rare diagnosis, because early diagnosis may improve the patient outcome.