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Spinal bone marrow necrosis with vertebral compression fracture: differentiation of BMN from AVN

Authors: J. S. Nix, R. T. Fitzgerald, R. S. Samant, M. Harrison, E. J. Angtuaco

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 9/2014

Abstract

Bone marrow necrosis (BMN) is a rare malignancy-associated hematologic disorder characterized by necrosis of myeloid and stromal marrow elements with preservation of cortical bone. Overlap between the imaging appearances of BMN and avascular necrosis (AVN) raises the potential for diagnostic confusion. We report a case of BMN presenting with a traumatic multi-level vertebral body collapse, and finding that may potentially confound distinction between the two entities. We discuss important pathophysiologic, clinical, and radiologic differences between BMN and AVN with emphasis on features important in the differential diagnosis.

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Title: Spinal bone marrow necrosis with vertebral compression fracture: differentiation of BMN from AVN
Authors: J. S. Nix
R. T. Fitzgerald
R. S. Samant
M. Harrison
E. J. Angtuaco
Publication date: 01-09-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Skeletal Radiology / Issue 9/2014
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-014-1906-6

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