Presentation
A known case of cancer cancer colon CT follow up.
Patient Data
Age: 75-years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Kümmell disease
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Collapsed T7 vertebra with large horizontal gas filled cleft suggestive of Kummell disease.
Case Discussion
Kümmell disease is an eponymous name for avascular necrosis and collapse of a vertebral body. It usually occurs in elderly and osteoporotic patients and is more common in females.