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Mri of thoracic spine without contrast what is on finding , nonspecific heterogenous bone marrow signal ? no pain and in shape should further work up be ordered with contrast or is this considered a normal phenomenon?
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My understanding is that this is a normal variant of no clinical significance. The radiologist can validate this advice for you or for the ordering physician.
Answered 12/21/2022
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