Abdirizak Abdullahi Sheikdon, Abdishakur Mohamud Ahmed, Omar Hassan Ahmed
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Abstract
Background: Transient osteoporosis of the hip is a rare, self-limiting condition that typically affects middle-aged men and pregnant women in the third trimester. It is rarely observed in adolescents.
Case report: We present a unique case of transient osteoporosis of the hip in a 17-year-old Somali nonpregnant female who reported severe left hip pain and restricted mobility. Initial investigations revealed bone marrow edema on magnetic resonance imaging and deficiencies in phosphorus and magnesium. The patient was treated conservatively with bed rest, nutritional supplementation, bisphosphonates, and corticosteroids. This comprehensive approach led to significant improvement. At follow-up, the patient demonstrated complete resolution of symptoms and normalization of imaging findings.
Conclusion: This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and targeted therapy in achieving full recovery from transient osteoporosis of the hip. Furthermore, it expands the demographic spectrum of transient osteoporosis of the hip, emphasizing its occurrence in nonpregnant adolescents.
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JMCR is an open access, peer-reviewed online journal that will consider any original case report that expands the field of general medical knowledge. Reports should show one of the following: 1. Unreported or unusual side effects or adverse interactions involving medications 2. Unexpected or unusual presentations of a disease 3. New associations or variations in disease processes 4. Presentations, diagnoses and/or management of new and emerging diseases 5. An unexpected association between diseases or symptoms 6. An unexpected event in the course of observing or treating a patient 7. Findings that shed new light on the possible pathogenesis of a disease or an adverse effect
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