Santosh Kumar, Jasninder Singh
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Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common hip disorder affecting adolescents and has multifactorial aetiology. Hypothyroidism may present as SCFE. We introduce a patient with such a presentation to highlight the association.
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Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common hip disorder affecting adolescents and has multifactorial aetiology. Hypothyroidism may present as SCFE. We introduce a patient with such a presentation to highlight the association.
Key concepts: Medicine, Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, Hip pain, Etiology, Presentation (obstetrics), Pediatrics, Surgery, Femoral head