Age dependent prevalence of the supraacetabular fossa in children, adolescents and young adults.

Publication

Age dependent prevalence of the supraacetabular fossa in children, adolescents and young adults.

Journal Paper/Review - May 13, 2022

Vaeth Desiree, Dietrich Tobias, Wildermuth Simon, Leschka Sebastian, Wälti Stephan, Graf Nicole, Fischer Tim

Citation

Vaeth D, Dietrich T, Wildermuth S, Leschka S, Wälti S, Graf N, Fischer T. Age dependent prevalence of the supraacetabular fossa in children, adolescents and young adults. Insights Imaging 2022; 13:91.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Insights Imaging 2022; 13

Publication Date

May 13, 2022

Issn Print

1869-4101

Brief description/objective

The supraacetabular fossa (SAF) is an anatomical variant of the acetabular roof which may mimic a cartilage defect. Two different subtypes have been described: type 1 fluid-filled and type 2 cartilage-filled. The adult prevalence of SAF was reported between 10.5 and 12.6%. We aimed to determine SAF prevalence in a pediatric and young adult population and examine the potential remodeling of the subtypes over time.