The sclerotic pedicle--how many causes are there?

Yochum, T R; Sellers, L T; Oppenheimer, D A; Peterson, C K; Kirton, C W; Dal Mas, E C; Anderson, A L · Skeletal Radiol · 1990

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Abstract

The sclerotic pedicle is a commonly encountered roentgen sign that may be associated with numerous conditions, both benign and malignant. The following paper discusses the common as well as the unusual causes of this interesting phenomenon and demonstrates the radiographic presentations of the various etiologies.

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