Congenital absence of a lumbar pedicle presenting as back pain in children.
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Abstract
Four children with back pain were shown to have a congenital absence of a lumbar pedicle. Computed tomography scanning was the most helpful diagnostic test. A modification of the classification of Tiyaworabun et al. for congenital absence of a pedicle in the cervical spine is suggested.
Medical subject headings
- Back Pain
- Lumbar Vertebrae
Anatomy
- lumbar spine