Title: CT in Diagnosis of Lumbar Posterior Marginal Cartilagious Node
Abstract: Objective:To improve the knowledge of LPMN.Methods: Clinical behaves and CT findings of 31 cases LPMN were analysed retrospectively.Results: CT represent that a defect in the posterior superior margin of the affected vertebral body,with bursay、 abnormity margin,differ in dimension,just in middle or side of posterior superior margin,CT value is equal to Lumbar disc in same lay,clarity in marginal,have sclerosis strip in differ thick,posterior to the defect,a bony fragment was seen protruding into the spinal canal,lumbral spinal canal stenosis(10 cases,32.2%),the dural sac and putamen bursa was compressed due to the bony fragment(5 cases,16.1%),and Lumber disc herniation often combined(16 cases,51.6%).Conclusion: CT is important on diagnosis and distinguish diagnosis for lumbar vertebral posterior marginal cartilaginous node.
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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