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The nutrient canals of the ilium are a frequent finding on computed tomography (CT), and were seen in 8 of 8 consecutive examinations of the pelvis. CT sections through these canals could be misinterpreted as fractures or metastases, especially if there is a history of pelvic trauma or malignancy elsewhere.
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Richardson, M.L., Montana, M.A. Nutrient canals of the ilium: A normal variant simulating disease on computed tomography. Skeletal Radiol 14, 117–120 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00349746
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00349746