Published August 1986 | Version v1
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The intravertebral vacuum phenomenon

Creators

  • 1. Vienna Univ. (Austria). Zentrales Inst. fuer Radiodiagnostik

Description

An intravertebral vacuum phenomenon was observed within 19 vertebrae of 17 patients. It represents a non-healing vertebral fracture. Three possible pathologic mechanisms are discussed: ischemic bone necrosis, trauma with ensuing ischemic necrosis, and intraosseous disc prolapse. The intravertebral vacuum phenomenon was found in two patients with multiple myeloma and thus does not exclude the presence of malignancy in the affected bone. Radiographs obtained during traction or extension may be of diagnostic value. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Skelet. Radiol.
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
6
Series
Skelet. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
444-447
ISSN
0364-2348
CODEN
SKRAD

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
18060890
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; BONE FRACTURES; DIAGNOSIS; IMAGES; ISCHEMIA; NECROSIS; PATIENTS; SPINAL CORD; VERTEBRAE; VOIDS; X-RAY RADIOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
ANEMIAS; BODY; CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; HEMIC DISEASES; INJURIES; MEDICINE; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; SKELETAL DISEASES; SKELETON; SYMPTOMS