Ivory Vertebra: case reports
Rilton Marcus Morais, Carlos Umberto Pereira, Geraldo Avila Reis, Ronald Alves Barcellos, Eckstanio Marcos de Melo Rocha, Samuel Pedro Pereira Silveira
Abstract
Ivory vertebra is characterized by increased vertebral density without involvement of the adjacent intervertebral disc. The increase in density may be homogeneous or diffuse. It presents a differential diagnosis with other osteoblastic vertebral lesions. Imaging studies reveal both benign and malignant spinal lesions. Three cases of ivory vertebra, caused by endometrial cancer metastasis, tuberculosis, and lymphoma were reported. The ivory vertebra has several etiologies. Early diagnosis had oriented the treatment according to the underlying cause.
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Figure 6. Axial T2-weighted MRI showing a homogeneous hyperintense lesion at T9 with relatively preserved contours, not affecting adjacent tissues.
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Submitted date:
07/30/2025
Accepted date:
08/03/2025
Publication date:
10/09/2025
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