Spinous process accessory ossicle - thoracic

Case contributed by Heba Abdelmonem
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Cancer colon for metastatic workup.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male

Two small well corticated bony ossicles related to the spinous processes of T3 and T4.

Case Discussion

Unfused ossicles rarely have a clinical significance unless confused with fractures or arthritic changes

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