Presentation
Incidental finding.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
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This case shows a semi-segmental left thoracic hemivertebra.
Case Discussion
This case shows a semi-segmental left thoracic hemivertebra.
The vertebral bodies in developing process have two centers of formation of cartilage, which soon unite into one. A hemivertebra results from a lack of one of these ossification centers.