Schmorl node with marrow edema

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Back pain after minor trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
This study is a stack
Sagittal
T2
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Sagittal
T1
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Sagittal
STIR
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Axial
T2
This study is a stack
Axial
T1
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Info

A well-defined rounded vertebral lesion at the upper endplate of L2 with hypointense rim and mild perifocal edema, consistent with acute Schmorl node.

Case Discussion

Features are suggestive of acute Schmorl node, supported by perifocal marrow edema. 

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