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Atlas of Signs in Musculoskeletal Radiology is approved by the ARRS (American Roentgen Ray Society) and is included in AJR Webreview
A. Gentili,MD, M. Beller, MD, S. Masih, MD, L.L. Seeger, MD

Diagnosis:

Chronic renal failure

Discussion:

Roentgenographic appearance of increased density in the upper and lower zones of the vertebral body in a striated appearance. The pattern was similar to the alternating colors of the rugby player’s jersey design popular at the time of the description of this entity. Rugger Jersey spine is typically reserved for secondary hyperparathyroidism.


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References:

bulletVaughan BF, Walters MNI.: Sclerotic banded vertebrae (rugger-jersey spine). J Coll Radiol Aust 1963, 7:87-92.

 

 

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Atlas of Signs in Musculoskeletal Radiology is approved by the ARRS (American Roentgen Ray Society) and is included in AJR Webreview
A. Gentili,MD, M. Beller, MD, S. Masih, MD, L.L. Seeger, MD