title: A case of mistaken identity, limbus annulare mimics fracture.
abstract: The limbus annulare is of practical importance as a radiographic finding. Its proper identification will lead to an accurate diagnosis and eliminate the need for hospitalization and unnecessary diagnostic studies. This is a report of a patient with a limbus annulare misdiagnosed as a fracture of L-4. A review of the literature and possible explanations as to the etiology of the limbus are also presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: McCarron
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*