Title: The CT diagnosis in lumbar posterior marginal cortilaginous node
Abstract: Objective To improve the recognition of the CT findings of lumbar posterior marginal intraosseous cartilaginous node(LPMN), in order to diagnose it correctly.Methods CT manifestations of 35 patients with LPMN were analyzed.15 cases were compared with traditional X-ray.Results CT characteristics were as follows:① There was a defect at the posterior margin of the affected vertebral body, the density of which was similar to that of vertebral disc, and a sclerotic ring was found around the nodule.② A bony fragment was found behind the defect protruding into the spinal canal.③ In most of the cases accompanied lumbar disc herniation(24/35)was found.Conclusion CT scan can provide reliable evidence for diagnosis of LPMN and is helpful for planning treatment protocol.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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