Osteophyte fracture - lumbar spine

Case contributed by Shailaja Muniraj
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Long standing left lower abdominal pain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

There is a radiolucent line noted across the anterior osteophyte of the L4 vertebral body. No evidence of perivertebral hematoma or pseudoarthrosis.

Special thanks: Dr H K Anand

Case Discussion

This is a case of fractured osteophyte - likely chronic.

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