Rib Pain In A Runner - Page #3
 

Lab Studies:
None

Other Studies:
Bedside ultrasound showed narrowing of the costal space without clear fascia disruption between ribs 8-9 which corresponded with his area of pain. Thoracic spine radiographs showed a 14- degree dextroconvex thoracic scoliosis. Due to unrevealing ultrasound and radiographs, MRI with and without contrast of the thoracic spine was ordered and revealed a 2.5 cm enhancing intrathecal extramedullary mass centered dorsal to the spinal cord at T8-T9 with associated cord displacement and compression and relatively high-grade canal stenosis but no cord edema Case Photo #1 Case Photo #2 Case Photo #3 .

Consultations:
Neurosurgery was consulted.

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