6. This vs That Pagets Spine vs Other Spine Changes Flashcards
1
Q
Pagets spine is shown in two ways
A
(1) An enlarged “ivory vertebrae”
(2) Picture frame vertebrae
2
Q
Renal Osteodystrophy
A
“Rugger Jersey Spine”
3
Q
Osteopetrosis
A
genetic disease with impaired osteoclastic resorption.
4
Q
“H-Shaped Vertebra”
A
buzzword for SICKLE CELL
It results from microvascular endplate infarct.
“widening of the disc space.”
5
Q
There are three marrow patterns on MRI
A
6
Q
Malignant Transformation vs Active Disease:
A
- Both are T2 Bright and Will Enhance
- Malignant Transformation will lose the Normal T1 signal (just like a cancer would)
- Best Sequencefor Distinguishing the two? T1 Pre Con
