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What does a diagnosis: "sle vasc hip op" mean?
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????: Sle vasculitis of the hip? Sle is for lupus. Vascular inflammation may lead to joint destruction and necrosis . Op may be short for operation?
Answered 3/6/2019
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Avascular necrosis : Avascular necrosis of the hip can come from many causes. Systemic lupus is one, but there many other causes. Your question seems to suggest that surgery is being advised for this condition. There are a variety of options depending on how far advanced the avascular necrosis of the hip is.
Answered 12/22/2012
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