Abnormality of the vertebral endplates

What it means

Any abnormality of the vertebral end plates, which are the top and bottom portions of the vertebral bodies that interface with the vertebral disks.

Rare diseases that can present with this3

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category