Presentation
K/c prostatic carcinoma with bony metastases.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ivory vertebra
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Diffuse uniform sclerosis of the T6 vertebral body is noted with preserved height and contour representing ivory vertebra.
Mild patchy sclerosis and destruction of the T4 vertebral body is also seen.
Case Discussion
Ivory vertebra refers to a diffusely sclerotic vertebral body that otherwise maintains its height and contours.