Vertebra plana (mnemonic)
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Niknejad M, Bell D, Kang O, et al. Vertebra plana (mnemonic). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 28 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-22307
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At the time the article was created Mohammad Taghi Niknejad had no recorded disclosures.
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At the time the article was last revised Daniel J Bell had no recorded disclosures.
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Synonyms:
- IMELT (mnemonic)
- FETISH (mnemonic)
Mnemonics to remember the causes of vertebra plana include:
- I MELT
- FETISH
Mnemonics
I MELT
- I: infection
- M: metastasis/myeloma
- E: eosinophilic granuloma
- L: lymphoma/leukaemia
- T: trauma/tuberculosis
FETISH
- F: fracture (trauma)
- E: eosinophilic granuloma
- T: tumour (e.g. metastases, myeloma, leukaemia)
- I: infection
- S: steroids (avascular necrosis)
- H: haemangioma
References
- 1. Mehta A, Beall DP. Radiology, The Oral Boards Primer. Humana PressInc. (2007) ISBN:1588299287. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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