Which of the Following Diagnoses Best Explains a Well-Marginated 9

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diagnoses best explains a well-marginated 9 mm ossicle in close proximity to the anterior superior margin of the L3 vertebra in a young nontrauma patient with low back pain?

• A) Intercalary ossicle
• B) Teardrop fracture
• C) Intervertebral disc calcification
• D) Peripheral Schmorl's node
• E) Limbus bone

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and impaired cognitive function.

Aliens

Beings from other planets or dimensions, often speculated about in science fiction and debated in terms of the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in the absence of external stimulus, such as seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting, or smelling things that aren’t there.

Evil Voices

Could refer to internal or external auditory perceptions that are negatively interpreted or associated with harmful thoughts, often mentioned in discussions of mental health conditions.