Symptomatic intravertebral disc herniation (Schmorl's node) in the cervical spine.
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A case of a Schmorl's node in the cervical vertebra causing neck pain is reported. An inflammatory focus was found on histological examination of Schmorl's node indicating a possible mechanism of pain production.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 44 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985