Congenital Absence of Thoracic Spine Pedicle: Case Report.
- Author:
Kun Woo PARK
1
;
Byung Ho KIM
;
Jae Hyup LEE
;
Kwang Sup SONG
;
Choon Ki LEE
;
Bong Soon CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. bschang@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Congenital absence of thoracic pedicle;
Computed tomography
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Radiography;
Spine*
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2006;13(3):219-223
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Congenital absence of a thoracic pedicle is a rare clinical entity, and this can be misdiagnosed as an acquired absence of the pedicle that is the result of trauma, tumor, or infection. Initial evaluations with conventional radiography frequently lead to misinterpretation and to misguided intervention. Computed tomography can be the most helpful modality to confirm the diagnosis. The congenital absence of pedicles, in contrast to the acquired absence of pedicles, can be managed successfully by conservative treatment or even without treatment. We report a case of an absent thoracic pedicle and we describe the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment together with a review of the literature.
