The intravertebral vacuum phenomenon

An intravertebral vacuum phenomenon was observed within 19 vertebrae of 17 patients. It represents a non-healing vertebral fracture. Three possible pathologic mechanisms are discussed: ischemic bone necrosis, trauma with ensuing ischemic necrosis, and intraosseous disc prolapse. The intravertebral v...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Skeletal radiology 1986-01, Vol.15 (6), p.444-447
Hauptverfasser:	KUMPAN, W, SALOMONOWITZ, E, SEIDL, G, WITTICH, G. R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Arthrography Biological and medical sciences Diseases of the osteoarticular system Diseases of the spine Female Fractures, Ununited - diagnostic imaging Fractures, Ununited - etiology Gases Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Multiple Myeloma - complications Necrosis Spinal Injuries - diagnostic imaging Spinal Injuries - etiology Spine - pathology Traction
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Zusammenfassung:	An intravertebral vacuum phenomenon was observed within 19 vertebrae of 17 patients. It represents a non-healing vertebral fracture. Three possible pathologic mechanisms are discussed: ischemic bone necrosis, trauma with ensuing ischemic necrosis, and intraosseous disc prolapse. The intravertebral vacuum phenomenon was found in two patients with multiple myeloma and thus does not exclude the presence of malignancy in the affected bone. Radiographs obtained during traction or extension may be of diagnostic value.
ISSN:	0364-2348 1432-2161
DOI:	10.1007/BF00355102