Abstract
A case of congenital absence of a lumbar pedicle is described and the value of computed tomography (CT) examination is discussed. A comparison with formerly described cases is made.
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De Boeck, M., De Smedt, E. & Potvliege, R. Computed tomography in the evaluation of a congenital absent lumbar pedicle. Skeletal Radiol 8, 197–199 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00355506
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