Abnormality of the epiphysis of the femoral head

What it means

Any abnormality of the proximal epiphysis of the femur.

Note that the proximal epiphysis of the femur is often referred to as the capital femoral epiphysis from the Latin word caput for head.

Rare diseases that can present with this3

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Abnormality of the proximal femoral epiphysis