Tarlov cysts--another cause of sacral insufficiency fractures?
Two cases of sacral insufficiency fractures occurring in patients with large Tarlov cysts are described. We suggest that Tarlov cysts and other bony defects in the sacrum may predispose to these fractures.
Peh
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D012447:Sacrum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed