Patient Data
Age: 16 years
Gender: Male
- Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Congenital scoliosis
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Thoracic scoliosis of left-sided convexity centered on left lateral T8 hemivertebra.
The Cobb angle was at 30 degrees on x-rays (not shown).
Associated block vertebra C3-4.
No associated intraspinal anomalies.
Case Discussion
Hemivertebra is a type of vertebral anomaly and results from a lack of formation of one half of a vertebral body. It is a common cause of congenital scoliosis as in this case.
The MRI is indicated to rule out associated intraspinal anomalies, especially in patients with an abnormal neurological examination.