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H-shaped vertebra mechanism (illustration)
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Illustration showing occlusive trimming of the distal parts of the intravertebral vascular tree, which is predominately central within the vertebral body, leading to a central growth deficit with a resultant H-shape to the vertebra.
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Illustration showing occlusive trimming of the distal parts of the intravertebral vascular tree, which is predominately central within the vertebral body, leading to a central growth deficit with a resultant H-shaped vertebra. This is classically seen in sickle cell anemia, but may be see in other diseases such as Gaucher disease.
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