“ Common, benign vascular malformation; may arise in any organ. The vertebral bodies and skull are the most commonly affected bones. Usually...
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Common, benign vascular malformation; may arise in any organ. The vertebral bodies and skull are the most commonly affected bones. Usually asymptomatic, but a rare cause of cord compression from haemorrhage or soft tissue extension.
PLAIN FILM
• Mildly expansile.
• Thoracic spine is typical.
• Coarse vertical trabeculations, ‘corduroy appearance’.
• Paget disease has a similar appearance, but the cortex is spared with a haemangioma.
CT
• ‘Polka dot’ appearance on axial slices
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