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Spinal Metastases
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Description: Spinal metastases are common in malignant tumors. On X rays one of the first signs is disappearance of the pedicle on the AP X-ray. This is known as the winking owl sign
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Institution: Stellenbosch University
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Oncology: Bone Metastases
- - OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Oncology: Connective and Soft Tissue Neoplasms: Bone Neoplasms: Spinal Neoplasms
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Added: Wed Aug 05 2009