what is the meaning of ---MRI dorsolumbar spine finding reveals schmorls node formation at lower dorsal & lumbar vertebral body with end plate irregularity, mild anterior wedging & marrow edema at d11, d12, L1 . possibility of SCHEUERMANN S disease ?
Hello MRI findings indicate formation of schools node in lower dorsal and lumbar vertebra. Schmorls node are upward or downward protrusion of inter vertebral soft tissue into the bony tissue of the adjacent vertebrae. Schmorls nodes are among the diagnostic criteria of Scheuermanns disease. There is also mild anterior wedging(anterior collapse)of vertebra with irregularity in inter-vertebral disc at ends. There is also bone marrow edema in D11-12 and L1 vertebra. These findings may indicate Scheuermanns disease. It is a form of juvenile osteocyte Chat Doctor. It may present as kyphosis. It is generally a self limiting condition. Some patient may need surgery. Get well soon. Take Care