Melorheostosis of the tenth and eleventh thoracic vertebrae crossing the facet joint: a rare cause of back pain.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Melorheostosis affecting the axial skeleton is a rare condition. We present a case affecting a single thoracic zygoapophyseal (facet) joint that proved to be a diagnostic challenge. CT, MRI and radionuclide imaging with surgical and histopathology findings are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Back Pain
- Melorheostosis
- Thoracic Vertebrae
- Zygapophyseal Joint
Anatomy
- thoracic spine