Presentation
Lower back pain.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Bertolotti's syndrome
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The right transverse process of the L5 lumber vertebra is enlarged and in close contact with the sacral ala.
From the case:
Bertolotti's syndrome
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CT scan sections reveal pseudo-articulation of the right transverse process of the L5 vertebral body with the sacral ala with Vaccum phenomenal and erosive bony changes.
Case Discussion
According to the Castellvi classification used for lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV), this case is consistent with type IIa.