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Scoliosis Scoliosis is a lateral spinal curve on a PA radiograph with a Cobb angle >10 degrees. If <10 degrees then it should be described as spinal asymmetry. Idiopathic (80%) 1. Congenital —0–3 years, M>F. Left side convex. Usually regresses.…
Generalized increased bone density in an adult Most common 1. Metastases —prostate and breast most common. Heterogeneous; generally not diffuse. 2. Sickle cell disease —medullary sclerosis and bone infarcts. Growth arrest of long bones. H-shaped vertebrae. 3. Myelofibrosis —older patients.…