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Avascular necrosis
rareNecrotic changes in the bone tissue due to interruption of blood supply. Most often affecting the epiphysis of the long bones, the necrotic changes result in the collapse and the destruction of the bone structure.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0018373 Orphanet:399164
- Part of
- Osteonecrosis
- Also known as
- avascular necrosis of bone · AVN
Subtypes
| Disease | Subtypes |
|---|---|
| Secondary avascular necrosis | 6 |
| Primary avascular necrosis | 5 |
| Dysbaric osteonecrosis |
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