Vertebral pneumatocyst

Case contributed by Pir Abdul Ahad Aziz Qureshi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
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Tiny air locule is seen within the L3 vertebral body along its posterosuperior aspect. Mild degenerative changes are also noted in the spine.

Case Discussion

Incidental note of vertebral pneumatocyst in the L3 vertebral body.

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