ISSN:
1432-2161
Keywords:
Keywords Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
;
Chemotherapy
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Spine
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Tunneling Schmorl’s nodes
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CT
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MRI
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We present a 70-year-old woman with pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia in whom serial imaging studies showed the development of multiple vertebral collapse, and communicating superior and inferior Schmorl’s nodes creating a longitudinal channel (”tunneling” Schmorl’s nodes) through the anterior aspect of T12 to L3 vertebral bodies of her osteoporotic thoracolumbar spine. This was observed after achieving complete remission of the disease and during maintenance therapy. The finding is felt to be secondary to iatrogenic exacerbation of osteoporosis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002560000272
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