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case_images: Dual-energy analysis suggests that the involvement particularly at right L1 to L2 (highlighted in green) may be related to uric acid calculi deposition.
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case_images: A dual-energy CT of the lumbar spine (Figures 1 and 2) revealed erosive bony changes of the right L1 to L2, left L2 to L3, and right L5 to S1 facet joints.
case_images: Differential attenuation of the soft tissue highlighted in green is seen particularly at the right L1 to L2, left L2 to L3 facet joints, and right L5 to S1 facet joints, characteristic of uric acid crystal involvement.
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case_images: A dual-energy CT of the lumbar spine (Figures 1 and 2) revealed erosive bony changes of the right L1 to L2, left L2 to L3, and right L5 to S1 facet joints.