Rugger-jersey spine

Case contributed by Martin Ruiz , 28 Jan 2015
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Ayush Goel, 28 Jan 2015

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Rugger-jersey spine describes the prominent subendplate densities at multiple contiguous levels to produce an alternating dense-lucent-dense appearance. This simulates the transverse bands of a rugby jersey.

This term and pattern is distinctive for hyperparathyroidism

  • +<p><strong>Rugger-jersey spine</strong> describes the prominent subendplate densities at multiple contiguous levels to produce an alternating dense-lucent-dense appearance. This simulates the transverse bands of a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_shirt">rugby jersey</a>.</p><p>This term and pattern is distinctive for <a href="/articles/hyperparathyroidism">hyperparathyroidism</a>. </p>

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  • Musculoskeletal

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HowWhat is called thisthe radiological sign seen in this case?

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