Presentation
Back pain.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Scheuermann disease
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There is kyphotic deformity of lower dorsal vertebral bodies with irregularities of vertebral plateau and Schmorl's nodule. This is compatible with Scheuermann disease. Also note precocious intervertebral disc degenerative changes with a vacuum phenomenon.