Abstract
A case of ankylosing spondylitis with pronounced osteolysis of the 12th thoracic vertebral body as part of posttraumatic pseudoarthrosis is described. The appearance of posttraumatic osteolysis simulates a malignant lesion, and it is important to consider the diagnosis in cases of osteolytic lesions of unknown origin.
MeSH terms
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Accidental Falls
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Chronic Disease
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Female
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Middle Aged
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Osteolysis / diagnosis
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Osteolysis / etiology*
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Pseudarthrosis / complications*
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Pseudarthrosis / diagnosis
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Radiography
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Spinal Diseases / diagnosis
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Spinal Diseases / etiology*
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Spinal Fractures / complications*
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Spinal Fractures / diagnosis
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Spondylitis, Ankylosing / complications*
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Spondylitis, Ankylosing / diagnosis
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Thoracic Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
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Thoracic Vertebrae / injuries*
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Thoracic Vertebrae / pathology