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Schmorl nodes

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain
ct

Incidental Schmorl nodes are noted at the inferior endplates of L2, L3 and L4. 

mri

Incidental Schmorl nodes are noted at the inferior endplates of L3 and L4. 

Case Discussion

Schmorl nodes refer to protrusions of the cartilage of the intervertebral disc through the vertebral body endplate and into the adjacent vertebra. 

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