H-shaped vertebrae

Case contributed by Mark Holland
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Sickle cell patient from hematology clinic with lumbar pain

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

H shaped vertebral endplate changes typical of long standing sickle cell disease.

Case Discussion

H shaped vertebral endplate changes typical of long standing sickle cell disease.

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