Vertebral Plana Flashcards
1
Q
What is vertebral Plana also known as ?
A
Pancake, coin on edge vertebrae.
2
Q
What is vertebral Plana ?
A
When the vertebral body loses it’s height anteriorly and posteriorly. The vertebral discs are well preserved.
3
Q
What are the most common causes for vertebral plana in paediatric patients ?
A
Eosinophilic granuloma.
4
Q
What are some causes of vertebral plana ?
A
Trauma
Mets and Myeloma
Infection
Haemangioma.
