Multiple spinal gas in an 86-year-old diabetic man
Xin Feng1, Xing-Yong Liu2, De-An Qin3
1Department of Orthopedics, Meihe Hospital of the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Skeletal Radiology
|January 14, 2024
Summary
Spinal gas, or gas within the spine, can indicate serious underlying conditions. Recognizing its varied causes and using computed tomography aids accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Spinal Imaging
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Spinal gas is frequently observed in various spinal locations and lesions.
- The clinical significance of ectopic gas in the spine ranges from benign to critical.
- Potential causes include trauma, iatrogenic factors, degeneration, osteoporosis, infection, and neoplasms.
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