Butterfly vertebra: an uncommon XXXX .

@entity1 @entity154 @entity1643 @entity174 @entity281 @entity3
STUDY DESIGN: This is a report of a @entity1 with T6 butterfly vertebra, which is an uncommon @entity154 . OBJECTIVE: To illustrate the significance of identifying butterfly vertebra that may be confused with other pathologic conditions like @entity174 , @entity281 , and @entity3 . SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: We report a 46-year-old @entity1 with butterfly vertebra of T6 spine. The @entity1 presented with complaints of @entity1643 and examination showed an abnormal bony prominence at midthoracic level. Radiologic and hematologic investigations confirmed the presence of butterfly vertebrae at T6 level, which proved to be a coincidental finding along with nonspecific @entity1643 . Knowledge about this condition is very important, since the condition can be easily confused with a pathologic @entity174 . METHODS: The @entity1 presented with a history of @entity1643 of 2 months. The @entity1 was evaluated clinically and with hematological investigations. The diagnosis was confirmed with computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. RESULTS: Routine examination of the motor and sensory system was found to be normal. Roentgenogram of the thoracic and lumbosacral spine showed anterior wedging of T6 vertebrae in the lateral view and features suggestive of the presence of a butterfly vertebra at T6 level in the anteroposterior (AP) view. Hematologic evaluation was done to rule out pathologic causes of anterior wedging of the vertebra like @entity281 and @entity3 in the spine. MRI and CT scans of the spine confirmed the presence of T6 butterfly vertebra. @entity1 was treated for her @entity1643 and assured that the abnormal midthoracic bony prominence was a benign condition that needs no treatment. CONCLUSION: A high index of suspicion is needed to identify this @entity154 that may be confused with many pathologic conditions. Knowledge of this condition helps in making rational use of extensive noninvasive and invasive diagnostic procedures.
