http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2000/09/Articles/Cllinical-Quiz.aspxA 46-year-old diabetic woman fell from a standing height. The next day she presented to the Emergency Department with lower back pain. On physical examination she had signs of a peripheral neuropathy. A CT scan of the lumbar spine revealed degenerative changes in the spine and excluded a fracture. A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis was also perfomred to assess for any injury. CT images of the lower chest and heart are shown.Thursday, 26 Oct 2000 12:04:10 GMT