37 year-old woman with history of left hip pain for approximately 1 month. ACETABULAR LABRUM: Given the limits of a non-arthrogram study, we see no full-thickness labral tear. There is a small defect with increased signal intensity within the undersurface of the labrum at the 2-3 o'clock position anteriorly that may represent a small undersurface tear, but this is equivocal.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: A small focus of increased signal intensity within the articular cartilage along the superior aspect of the joint suggests a focal cartilage defect (image 8, series 801). A small focus of decreased signal intensity within the overlying acetabular dome may be degenerative in etiology or may be a bone island. We see no cam deformity. We see no findings to suggest pincer deformity.SOFT TISSUES: The musculature of the hip is unremarkable.ADDITIONAL
1.Small focus of cartilage degeneration along the superior aspect of the left hip joint.2.Possible focal undersurface tear of the anterosuperior labrum.3.Otherwise, no specific findings to account for the patient's pain.