Presentation
Elderly male presented with low back pain increased in flexion movements.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Baastrup syndrome
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CT reveals hypertrophic-degenerative changes at the level of the spinous processes of the L3 and L4 vertebrae, there is abnormal contact of the spinous processes (kissing spines), with subcortical sclerotic changes at interspinous surfaces and interspinous degenerative vacuum phenomenon.
Finding most suggestive of Baastrup syndrome.
Case Discussion
Baastrup disease is an unusual cause of lower back pain. This case illustrates typical findings of Baastrup disease with kissing spines.
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