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The addition of CT in hybrid bone SPECT/CT allows for assessing a broad spectrum of degenerative changes in the lumbar intervertebral discs. However, not every anatomic change is considered a distinct diagnosis and dedicated nomenclature for lumbar disc anomalies exist. This chapter illustrates this potential pitfall using disc bulging as an example of a CT anomaly that is not considered a distinct diagnosis.
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Van den Wyngaert, T. (2023). Degenerative Spine: Bulging Disc. In: Van den Wyngaert, T., Gnanasegaran, G., Strobel, K. (eds) Clinical Atlas of Bone SPECT/CT. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26449-8_87
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