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doughnut sign

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avascular necrosis
Diagnosis
…is known as the “doughnut sign”; since the doughnut sign is not specific to avascular necrosis, additional diagnostic testing, such as with MRI, is needed. MRI is much more sensitive than X-rays or bone scans alone and can detect changes early in the course of the disease.
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…is known as the “doughnut sign”; since the doughnut sign is not specific to avascular necrosis, additional diagnostic testing, such as with MRI, is needed. MRI is much more sensitive than X-rays or bone scans alone and can detect changes early in the course of the disease.
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