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| The '''corduroy sign''' is a radiological finding observed on spinal imaging in cases of ]s. It refers to a striated or vertically oriented linear pattern seen on imaging, resembling the appearance of corduroy fabric.<ref>{{cite web |title=Courdoy sign |
The '''corduroy sign''' is a radiological finding observed on spinal imaging in cases of ]s. It refers to a striated or vertically oriented linear pattern seen on imaging, resembling the appearance of corduroy fabric.<ref>{{cite web |title=Courdoy sign }}</ref> This sign is most commonly identified on lateral radiographs or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and is an important diagnostic marker for benign conditions such as vertebral hemangiomas. Patients with the typical ‘corduroy appearance’ is extremely rare clinically.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Liu |first1=S-Z |last2=Zhou |first2=X |last3=Song |first3=A |last4=Wang |first4=Y-P |last5=Liu |first5=Y |title=The corduroy appearance and the polka dot sign |journal=QJM: An International Journal of Medicine |date=11 July 2019 |volume=113 |issue=3 |pages=222–223 |doi=10.1093/qjmed/hcz184 |pmid=31297542 |url=https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article/113/3/222/5531143 |access-date=27 December 2024 |language=en |issn=1460-2725}}</ref> | ||
| ==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== | ||
| Vertebral hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors of the vertebral bodies. They arise due to a proliferation of thin-walled blood vessels within the bone and are often asymptomatic. The corduroy sign reflects the characteristic trabecular changes caused by the hemangioma, namely, thinning of trabeculae as well as thickened vertical struts, resulting from compensatory hypertrophy of the remaining trabeculae to maintain structural integrity. These vertical trabecular striations give rise to the "corduroy" appearance on imaging.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Quali |first1=Ibtissam |url=https://www.imagejournals.org/articles/vertebral-hemangiomas-polkadot-and-corduroy-sign.pdf |website=Image Journals |access-date=27 December 2024}}</ref> | Vertebral hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors of the vertebral bodies. They arise due to a proliferation of thin-walled blood vessels within the bone and are often asymptomatic. The corduroy sign reflects the characteristic trabecular changes caused by the hemangioma, namely, thinning of trabeculae as well as thickened vertical struts, resulting from compensatory hypertrophy of the remaining trabeculae to maintain structural integrity. These vertical trabecular striations give rise to the "]" appearance on imaging.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Quali |first1=Ibtissam |url=https://www.imagejournals.org/articles/vertebral-hemangiomas-polkadot-and-corduroy-sign.pdf |website=Image Journals |access-date=27 December 2024}}</ref> | ||
| ==Imaging findings== | ==Imaging findings== | ||
| On lateral radiographs and sagittal CT of the spine, the corduroy sign appears as vertical linear striations, which are alternating bands of radiolucency (representing vascular spaces) and radiodensity (representing thickened trabeculae) within the vertebral body. The vertebral body may retain its normal shape and size unless the lesion becomes aggressive.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Persaud |first1=Thara |title=The Polka-Dot Sign |journal=Radiology |date=March 2008 |volume=246 |issue=3 |pages=980–981 |doi=10.1148/radiol.2463050903 |url=https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/abs/10.1148/radiol.2463050903?journalCode=radiology |access-date=27 December 2024 |issn=0033-8419}}</ref> | On lateral radiographs and sagittal CT of the spine, the corduroy sign appears as vertical linear striations, which are alternating bands of radiolucency (representing vascular spaces) and radiodensity (representing thickened trabeculae) within the vertebral body. The vertebral body may retain its normal shape and size unless the lesion becomes aggressive.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Persaud |first1=Thara |title=The Polka-Dot Sign |journal=Radiology |date=March 2008 |volume=246 |issue=3 |pages=980–981 |doi=10.1148/radiol.2463050903 |pmid=18309021 |url=https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/abs/10.1148/radiol.2463050903?journalCode=radiology |access-date=27 December 2024 |issn=0033-8419}}</ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:04, 28 December 2024
Radiologic sign seen in vertebral hemangiomaThe corduroy sign is a radiological finding observed on spinal imaging in cases of vertebral hemangiomas. It refers to a striated or vertically oriented linear pattern seen on imaging, resembling the appearance of corduroy fabric. This sign is most commonly identified on lateral radiographs or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and is an important diagnostic marker for benign conditions such as vertebral hemangiomas. Patients with the typical ‘corduroy appearance’ is extremely rare clinically.
Pathophysiology
Vertebral hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors of the vertebral bodies. They arise due to a proliferation of thin-walled blood vessels within the bone and are often asymptomatic. The corduroy sign reflects the characteristic trabecular changes caused by the hemangioma, namely, thinning of trabeculae as well as thickened vertical struts, resulting from compensatory hypertrophy of the remaining trabeculae to maintain structural integrity. These vertical trabecular striations give rise to the "corduroy" appearance on imaging.
Imaging findings
On lateral radiographs and sagittal CT of the spine, the corduroy sign appears as vertical linear striations, which are alternating bands of radiolucency (representing vascular spaces) and radiodensity (representing thickened trabeculae) within the vertebral body. The vertebral body may retain its normal shape and size unless the lesion becomes aggressive.
References
- "Courdoy sign".
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - Liu, S-Z; Zhou, X; Song, A; Wang, Y-P; Liu, Y (11 July 2019). "The corduroy appearance and the polka dot sign". QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 113 (3): 222–223. doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcz184. ISSN 1460-2725. PMID 31297542. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- Quali, Ibtissam. Image Journals https://www.imagejournals.org/articles/vertebral-hemangiomas-polkadot-and-corduroy-sign.pdf. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - Persaud, Thara (March 2008). "The Polka-Dot Sign". Radiology. 246 (3): 980–981. doi:10.1148/radiol.2463050903. ISSN 0033-8419. PMID 18309021. Retrieved 27 December 2024.