Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

Definition

A hip region disease that is characterized by uni- or bilateral avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head in children. In a small percentage of cases, mutations in the COL2A1 gene were found to be responsible.

Also known as aseptic necrosis of the capital femoral epiphysis, Legg Calvé Perthes Disease, Legg-CALVE-Perthes disease, Legg-Calve-Perthes symptom, Legg-Calve-Perthes syndrome, Legg-Perthes disease, osteochondritis of the capital femoral epiphysis, Osteochondrosis of the capital femoral epiphysis, Perthe's disease, Perthes disease — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Bone element Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Bone element Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Connective tissue Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0