Congenital Anomalies of the Spine: Radiologic Findings.
10.3348/jkrs.2003.48.4.345
- Author:
Jung Kyu RYU
1
;
Sang Won KIM
;
Kyung Nam RYU
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University Seoul, Korea. t2star @hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Spine, anomalies;
Spine, radiography;
Spine, MR
- MeSH:
Congenital Abnormalities;
Diagnosis;
Joint Diseases;
Neural Tube Defects;
Spine*;
Zygapophyseal Joint
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2003;48(4):345-352
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Congenital anomalies of the spine are frequent and variable. Some are restricted to skeletal structures, while others involve combined neural tube defects or are associated with other multi-systemic disorders. Structural spinal anomalies can be classified according to their location: 1) the vertebral body, 2) the articular process, 3) the lamina with spinous process, 4) the pars interarticularis, 5) the facet joint, 6) the pedicle, or 7) other. Because of similarities between these congenital anomalies and (a) secondary changes involving infection or joint disease and (b) deformities resulting from trauma and uncertain tumorous conditions, significant confusion can occur during diagnosis. Moreover, since the anomalies often give rise to both functional impairment and cosmetic problems, appropriate treatment relies crucially on accurate diagnosis. The authors illustrate the pathogenesis and radiologic findings of the relatively common spinal anomalies confined to skeletal structures.
