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Review
. 2018 Apr 10;10(4):e2456.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.2456.

Signs of Nature in Spine Radiology

M N Baig  1 , Fergus Byrne  1 , A Devitt  1 , J P McCabe  1
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Review

Signs of Nature in Spine Radiology

M N Baig et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

As medical science developed over time, we have relied on natural imagery to help us recognise and remember things. In this review article, we will be discussing some radiological signs named because of their resemblance to the occurrences in the natural world.

Keywords: ivory vertebrae; scalloping vertebrae; spine.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Butterfly vertebrae
X-ray and computed tomography scan showing butterfly vertebrae.
Figure 2
Figure 2. Scottie dog and pars interarticularis
Illustration showing the resemblance to Scottie dog.
Figure 3
Figure 3. Scottie dog x-ray
Scottie dog and x-ray showing resemblance.
Figure 4
Figure 4. Bamboo plant
Figure 5
Figure 5. X-ray bamboo spine
Figure 6
Figure 6. Vertebrae of a fish
Figure 7
Figure 7. Fish vertebrae sign
Biconcave vertebral body resembling fish vertebrae.
Figure 8
Figure 8. Ivory vertebrae
Arrows showing diffuse homogenous ivory vertebrae.
Figure 9
Figure 9. Winking owl sign
A winking owl and x-ray showing similar appearance.
Figure 10
Figure 10. Snake eye sign
Snake and red arrows showing spinal cord appearance resembling snake eyes.
Figure 11
Figure 11. Scalloping vertebrae sign
Red arrows showing scalloping of posterior vertebral body.
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