Vertebral compression fracture

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
This study is a stack
Sagittal
T2
This study is a stack
Sagittal
T2 fat sat
This study is a stack
Sagittal
T1
This study is a stack
Axial
T2
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Compression fracture of L1 vertebrae is associated with diffuse marrow edema signal changes without evidence of retropulsion and thecal sac compression.

Broad-based disc protrusion with thecal sac indentation is seen at the L5/S1 level.

Case Discussion

MRI findings were compatible with L1 vertebrae compression fracture without evidence of retropulsion.

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