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Differential Diagnosis
Vertebral Body - Posterior Elements
Generic Imaging Patterns
Flattened Vertebral Body, Solitary
Flattened Vertebral Body, Solitary
Jeffrey S. Ross, MD; Julia R. Crim, MD
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

    ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

    • Key Differential Diagnosis Issues

      • Helpful Clues for Common Diagnoses

        • Helpful Clues for Less Common Diagnoses

          • Other Essential Information

            Selected References

            1. Baky F et al: Vertebra plana in children may result from etiologies other than eosinophilic granuloma. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 478(10):2367-74, 2020
            2. Di Felice F et al: Spontaneous and complete regeneration of a vertebra plana after surgical curettage of an eosinophilic granuloma. Eur Spine J. 26(Suppl 1):225-8, 2017
            3. Maharajan K et al: Unusual presentation of osteoblastoma as vertebra plana-a case report and review of literature. Spine J. 17(1):e1-5, 2017
            4. Voit AM et al: Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging in chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis: clinical longterm assessment may underestimate activity. J Rheumatol. 42(8):1455-62, 2015
            5. Hur W et al: Spontaneous air reduction of vertebra plana with Kummell's disease during vertebroplasty: subsequent experience with an intentional trial. Pain Med. 15(7):1240-2, 2014
            6. Zaveri J et al: More than just Langerhans cell histiocytosis: a radiologic review of histiocytic disorders. Radiographics. 34(7):2008-24, 2014
            7. Huang WD et al: Langerhans cell histiocytosis of spine: a comparative study of clinical, imaging features, and diagnosis in children, adolescents, and adults. Spine J. 13(9):1108-17, 2013
            8. Sureka J et al: MRI in patients with tuberculous spondylitis presenting as vertebra plana: a retrospective analysis and review of literature. Clin Radiol. 68(1):e36-42, 2013
            9. Jiang L et al: Langerhans cell histiocytosis with multiple spinal involvement. Eur Spine J. 20(11):1961-9, 2011
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            DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

              ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

              • Key Differential Diagnosis Issues

                • Helpful Clues for Common Diagnoses

                  • Helpful Clues for Less Common Diagnoses

                    • Other Essential Information

                      Selected References

                      1. Baky F et al: Vertebra plana in children may result from etiologies other than eosinophilic granuloma. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 478(10):2367-74, 2020
                      2. Di Felice F et al: Spontaneous and complete regeneration of a vertebra plana after surgical curettage of an eosinophilic granuloma. Eur Spine J. 26(Suppl 1):225-8, 2017
                      3. Maharajan K et al: Unusual presentation of osteoblastoma as vertebra plana-a case report and review of literature. Spine J. 17(1):e1-5, 2017
                      4. Voit AM et al: Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging in chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis: clinical longterm assessment may underestimate activity. J Rheumatol. 42(8):1455-62, 2015
                      5. Hur W et al: Spontaneous air reduction of vertebra plana with Kummell's disease during vertebroplasty: subsequent experience with an intentional trial. Pain Med. 15(7):1240-2, 2014
                      6. Zaveri J et al: More than just Langerhans cell histiocytosis: a radiologic review of histiocytic disorders. Radiographics. 34(7):2008-24, 2014
                      7. Huang WD et al: Langerhans cell histiocytosis of spine: a comparative study of clinical, imaging features, and diagnosis in children, adolescents, and adults. Spine J. 13(9):1108-17, 2013
                      8. Sureka J et al: MRI in patients with tuberculous spondylitis presenting as vertebra plana: a retrospective analysis and review of literature. Clin Radiol. 68(1):e36-42, 2013
                      9. Jiang L et al: Langerhans cell histiocytosis with multiple spinal involvement. Eur Spine J. 20(11):1961-9, 2011