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Pediatrics Musculo Skeletal Disorders 9b56e5ea

Vertebral plana is a finding in a child with

A
Hyperparathyroidism
B
Osteomalacia
C
Eosinophilic granuloma
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (c) Eosinophilic granuloma.Vertebra plana or pancake vertebra is the term given when a vertebral body has lost almost its entire height anteriorly and posteriorly, representing a very advanced crush fracture. It can occur with a variety of settings, including:1. Trauma2. Osteoporosis3. Eosinophilic granuloma (LCH)4. Osteogenesis imperfecta5. Leukemia6. Vertebral metastases7. Multiple myeloma8. Lymphoma9. Osteomyelitis

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