Hemivertebra

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

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Incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Male

CT Chest

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This case shows a semi-segmental left thoracic hemivertebra.

Case Discussion

This case shows a semi-segmental left thoracic hemivertebra.

The vertebral bodies in developing process have two centers of formation of cartilage, which soon unite into one. A hemivertebra results from a lack of one of these ossification centers.

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