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The thoracic paraspinal shadow: normal appearances

H H Lien, A Kolbenstvedt

    Clinical Radiology
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    The width of thoracic paraspinal shadows varies, with the left side being more consistently visible and wider, especially in upper regions and older individuals. These findings establish normal ranges for paraspinal shadow measurements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiological Anatomy
    • Thoracic Imaging
    • Medical Diagnostics

    Background:

    • Accurate measurement of thoracic paraspinal shadows is crucial for diagnosing various spinal and thoracic conditions.
    • Establishing normative data for paraspinal shadow dimensions is essential for differentiating normal variations from pathological findings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To measure and analyze the width of the right and left thoracic paraspinal shadows in a cohort of presumably normal individuals.
    • To determine the visibility, range of variation, and influencing factors (e.g., age, level) of thoracic paraspinal shadows.

    Main Methods:

    • Measurement of right and left thoracic paraspinal shadow widths at all vertebral levels.
    • Inclusion of 200 presumably normal individuals in the study cohort.
    • Systematic observation and recording of shadow visibility and dimensions.

    Main Results:

    • The left thoracic paraspinal shadow was identifiable in nearly all individuals, while the right was visible in approximately one-third.
    • A greater range of variation in width was observed on the left compared to the right side.
    • The left paraspinal shadow demonstrated increased width at upper thoracic levels and in individuals over 40 years of age.

    Conclusions:

    • The left thoracic paraspinal shadow is a more reliable and consistently measurable structure than the right.
    • Age and thoracic level are significant factors influencing the width of the left paraspinal shadow in normal individuals.
    • These findings provide valuable reference data for interpreting thoracic imaging studies.

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