Lateral hemivertebra

Case contributed by Matt Skalski
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Thoracic pain.

Patient Data

Gender: Female
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
x-ray

There is a focal right convexity in the upper thoracic spine with a non-incarcerated right lateral hemivertebra at T3. There is no contralateral rib for that segment.

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