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One-Eyed Vertebra |
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One-Eyed Vertebra A descriptor for the unilateral—‘one-eyed’—destruction of a lumbar vertebral pedicle, fancifully likened to a one-eyed jack in playing cards, where the ‘nose’ is contributed by the spinous process; this is a rare finding on a plain AP film in carcinoma metastatic to a vertebral body, 'classically' of breast origin
one-eyed vertebra Radiology A descriptor for the unilateral–'one-eyed' destruction of a lumbar vertebral pedicle, fancifully likened to a one-eyed jack in playing cards, where the 'nose' is contributed by the
spinous process; an OEV is a rare finding on a plain AP film in carcinoma metastatic to a vertebral body, 'classically' of breast origin Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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