Rare diseases · Sign or symptom
Short greater sciatic notch
HP:0003185
What it means
The sacroiliac joint in the bony pelvis connects the sacrum and the ilium of the pelvis, which are joined by strong ligaments. The notch is located directly superior to the joint. This term refers to a reduction in the height of the notch.
Rare diseases that can present with this2
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: Short sacroiliac notch · Shortened sacroiliac notches · Small sacroiliac notch
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