Sandwich vertebral body

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Sandwich vertebral body is a radiologic appearance in which the endplates are densely sclerotic, giving the appearance of a sandwich. This term and pattern are distinctive for osteopetrosis.

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~~the~~ sandwich vertebrae appearance resembles rugger~~-jersey~~ jersey spine but can be differentiated by being denser and more sharply defined
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~~-<li>the sandwich vertebrae appearance resembles <a href="/articles/rugger-jersey-spine">rugger-jersey spine</a> but can be differentiated by being denser and sharply defined</li>~~
+<li>sandwich vertebrae appearance resembles <a href="/articles/rugger-jersey-spine-hyperparathyroidism-1">rugger jersey spine</a> but can be differentiated by being denser and more sharply defined</li>

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