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Is this serious? osteophyte formation on the symphysis pubis?
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Very unlikely: An osteophyte is a bone spur, and may be associated with arthritis symptoms. Most likely, what you are describing is an 'incidental finding' on an x-ray of the pelvis.
Answered 2/9/2019
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