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Van Neck–Odelberg osteochondritis versus osteoarthritis or tumoral disease: A case series
1 Post-Graduate Student, Department of Radiology, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
2 Senior Radiologist, Department of Radiology, CHU CHARLEROI, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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Giulia Sorce
Université Libre de Bruxelles, Route de Lennik 808, Anderlecht,
Belgium
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Article ID: 101494Z01GS2025
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Sorce G, Fumière E. Van Neck–Odelberg osteochondritis versus osteoarthritis or tumoral disease: A case series. Int J Case Rep Images 2025;16(1):29–32.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Enlarged ischiopubic synchondrosis is a frequent finding in radiology. Although it is a normal growth phenomenon, its tumor-like appearance may cause diagnostic confusion.
Case Series: We report two cases of pediatric patients presenting with unilateral pelvic pain. Magnetic resonance imaging findings revealed asymmetrical ischiopubic synchondrosis enlargement, mimicking tumoral conditions. Conservative management resulted in clinical improvement.
Conclusion: Recognizing this radiological appearance is crucial to avoid unnecessary interventions and differentiate it from more severe pathologies.
Keywords: Hip pain, Ischiopubic synchondrosis, Osteochondrosis, Van Neck–Odelberg
