Coincidental Findings of a Vertebral Hemangioma on Magnetic Resonance Imaging

James M. Elliott, Ira Gorman

DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2009.0402

A 28-year-old female was referred for enrollment in an acute whiplash research study that involved magnetic resonance imaging. A conventional magnetic resonance imaging scan of her cervical spine was performed by the lead researcher. Upon retrieval of the images by the physical therapist, a bright signal was noted on both sequences within the C6 vertebral body. The images were referred to a neuroradiologist, who noted that the area of concern was an incidental finding consistent with a vertebral hemangioma, which is a benign vascular tumor of the vertebral body. This case highlights the fact that many opportunities exist whereby physical therapists can, and should, correspond with physicians on a level that resembles collegial consultation, whether in the clinical or research setting.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009;39(2):149. doi:10.2519/jospt.2009.0402

KEY WORDS: cervical spine, differential diagnosis

This case highlights the fact that many opportunities exist whereby physical therapists can, and should, correspond with physicians on a level that resembles collegial consultation, whether in the clinical or research setting.

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