Original Article
Diffuse “vertebra-within-vertebra” appearance at the adult age due to biphosphonate (pamidronate) administration during early adolescence
Author:
B Coulier
Department of Diagnostic Radiology , Clinique St Luc, Bouge (Namur), Belgium
Abstract
We report a rare case of diffuse alteration of the vertebral bony structure fortuitously found in a 20-year-old patient and essentially characterized by an impressive “vertebra-within-vertebra” appearance. This aspect was found being the result of an unusual use of intravenous perfusions of biphosphonate (Pamidronate) during early adolescence for reflex sympathetic dystrophy after tibial fracture. The clinical applications of biphosphonates are briefly reminded and the physiopathology of the induced bone changes is explained.
How to Cite:
Coulier B. Diffuse “vertebra-within-vertebra” appearance at the adult age due to biphosphonate (pamidronate) administration during early adolescence. JBR-BTR. 2011;94(1):26–8. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.481
Published on
08 Jan 2011.
Peer Reviewed
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