Caesarean section

Self limiting

Biology

Surgery

Endocrinology

Dermatology

Groin

Radiology

Genetics

Hip pain

Obstetrics

Buttocks

Medicine

Magnetic resonance imaging

Osteoporosis

Pregnancy

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology

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.

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