A case of lumbarisation of S1 and S2 vertebrae associated with early changes of ankylosing spondylitis
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Radiology - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Aims and Objectives: To describe MRI findings in the 14 year old female who came with complaint of bilateral hip joint pain. Materials and Methods: The equipment used for diagnosis is MAGNETOM AVANTO 1.5-T A Tim + Dot MR system Results: MRI findings of the 14 yr old female showed Bilateral Coxa Vara deformity with reduced joint space in both the hip joints and Bilateral Sacroilitis associated with Lumbarization of 1st and 2nd sacral vertebrae and Partial fusion of D1 and D2 vertebrae. Conclusion: In conclusion, Rare form of Lumbarization of 1stand 2nd sacral vertebrae. Bilateral Sacroilitis Bilateral CoxaVara deformity with reduced joint space in both the hip joints likely suggesting juvenile form of ankylosing spondylosis.
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Pramod Shaha, Dhanashree More
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