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Symptomatic disc herniation into the vertebral body.

R B Raynor

    Surgical Neurology
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Chronic disc herniations are common and usually asymptomatic. Trauma can activate these lesions, making them symptomatic and mimic other spinal conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Radiology
    • Neurosurgery

    Background:

    • Vertebral body disc herniations are frequently observed findings.
    • These herniations are typically asymptomatic and incidental.

    Observation:

    • Traumatic events can precipitate symptoms from chronic disc herniations.
    • Symptomatic herniations may present with clinical and imaging features resembling other spinal mass lesions.

    Findings:

    • Disc herniations into the vertebral body can become symptomatic following trauma.
    • The presentation of these symptomatic herniations can mimic other pathologies.

    Implications:

    • Recognition of traumatic disc herniation is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
    • Differential diagnosis should include traumatic disc herniation when evaluating spinal mass lesions.