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Spinal X-ray shows endplate irregularity is present at the inferior aspect of T11 and superior aspect of T12 with mild compression deformity of the anterior aspect of T11.
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A plain radiograph of her back (Figure 1) showed bony irregularity at the inferior aspect of T11 and superior aspect of T12.
Sagittal MRI T2 shows abnormal signal and loss of the normal disc space at the T11-T12 level with destructive changes of the inferior endplate of T11 and the superior endplate of T12. In addition, there is fluid signal within the disc space extending anteriorly into the paraspinal space consistent with a tiny developing abscess (arrow).
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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of her spine was consistent with vertebral osteomyelitis and discitis of T11 and T12 (Figure 2).