Pregnancy associated transient osteoporosis of the hip (PR-TOH): a non –obstetric indication to Caesarean section. A case report with literature review

Pregnancy related transient osteoporosis of the hip (PR-TOH) is a rare condition that manifests with sudden pain located in the groin region, anterior thigh and buttocks. It is a benign and in the majority of cases self-limiting disease, related to bone marrow oedema. It occurs during the third trimester of pregnancy or less frequently during the post-partum period. Hip movements are usually restricted by pain and it often becomes a non-obstetric indication for Caesarean delivery.Here, we report a case of unilateral PR-TOH diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and a literature review.

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - May 5, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Paola Quaresima, Marco Angeletti, Davide Luziatelli, Sandro Luziatelli, Roberta Venturella, Costantino Di Carlo, Silvia Bernardo Tags: Review article Source Type: research