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Vertebral hemangioma (fat poor)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Low T1 signal (low fat content), high T2 signal mass involving most of the vertebral body and extending into the pedicle.

Typical tubercular pattern of a hemangioma.

Case Discussion

Some hemangiomas are fat poor and can demonstrate more aggressive growth patterns, including extra-osseous spread. 

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