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Ct scan says "incomplete fusion of the dorsal elements of s1, anatomic variant." what does this mean?
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Interpretation: During embryonic development, the sacrum did not completely fuse. This is an anatomic variant, meaning the finding is not common in most of the population but isn't considered medically significant.
Answered 1/16/2019
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