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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xlmn / F / 10 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzmat.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Cervical Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE:
C/O quadriparesis with bladder involvement since 6 days.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the cervical spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and Fast Scan (T2 *) axial images.
4 mm thick T1 Weighted coronal images.
OBSERVATION :
There is basilar invagination and the tip of the odontoid process shows superior migration with compression upon the cervico-medullary junction. There is a hyperintense signal in the cervico-medullary junction at this level on the T2 Weighted and Fast Scan (T2 *) images which is isointense to normal cord on the T1 Weighted images suggestive of cord edema/ischemia.
The clivus is placed horizontally and there is occipitalization of the atlas.
The cervical vertebral bodies and the intervertebral discs show normal signal intensity. The joints of Luschka and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable. The left facet joint is hypertrophied at the C3-C4 level.
Enlarged lymphnodes are noted deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, bilaterally.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of basilar invagination with the tip of the odontoid process compressing upon the cervico-medullary junction with cord signal alteration at this level suggestive of cord edema/ischemia. The C1 is occipitalized.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xlmn / F / 10 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzmat.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Cervical Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE:
C/O quadriparesis with bladder involvement since 6 days.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the cervical spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and Fast Scan (T2 *) axial images.
4 mm thick T1 Weighted coronal images.
OBSERVATION :
There is basilar invagination and the tip of the odontoid process shows superior migration with compression upon the cervico-medullary junction. There is a hyperintense signal in the cervico-medullary junction at this level on the T2 Weighted and Fast Scan (T2 *) images which is isointense to normal cord on the T1 Weighted images suggestive of cord edema/ischemia.
The clivus is placed horizontally and there is occipitalization of the atlas.
The cervical vertebral bodies and the intervertebral discs show normal signal intensity. The joints of Luschka and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable. The left facet joint is hypertrophied at the C3-C4 level.
Enlarged lymphnodes are noted deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, bilaterally.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of basilar invagination with the tip of the odontoid process compressing upon the cervico-medullary junction with cord signal alteration at this level suggestive of cord edema/ischemia. The C1 is occipitalized.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc XyzPalmn / M / 59 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Dorsal Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache since 2-3 years which has increased since 2-3 months.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the dorsal spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is an intermediate signal intensity lesion on the T1 Weighted images which measures approximately 0.8 x 1.2 cms in the spinous process of the D8 vertebra. This is seen to turn hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images. There is expansion of the spinous process but no obvious break in the cortex is noted.
The visualized dorsal vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The visualized dorsal spinal cord reveals normal signal intensity. There is no cord compression.
The conus medullaris terminates at the L1 level.
IMPRESSION :
Altered signal in the spinous process of the D8 vertebral body measuring approximately 0.8 x 1.2 cms is not specific for a single etiology. The differential diagnosis would include :
1. Aneurysm bone cyst.
2. Giant cell tumor.
3. Metastasis.
4. Infective lesion like tuberculosis.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc XyzPalmn / M / 59 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Dorsal Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache since 2-3 years which has increased since 2-3 months.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the dorsal spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is an intermediate signal intensity lesion on the T1 Weighted images which measures approximately 0.8 x 1.2 cms in the spinous process of the D8 vertebra. This is seen to turn hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images. There is expansion of the spinous process but no obvious break in the cortex is noted.
The visualized dorsal vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The visualized dorsal spinal cord reveals normal signal intensity. There is no cord compression.
The conus medullaris terminates at the L1 level.
IMPRESSION :
Altered signal in the spinous process of the D8 vertebral body measuring approximately 0.8 x 1.2 cms is not specific for a single etiology. The differential diagnosis would include :
1. Aneurysm bone cyst.
2. Giant cell tumor.
3. Metastasis.
4. Infective lesion like tuberculosis.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz Chaphlmn / F / 37 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzlkaka.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Brain.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O heaviness of the LUE and LLE since 2 days.
H/O loss of vision on the right side for 5 days in 0000 and diminished vision on the left side in 0000. Recovered subsequently.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the brain was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and T2 Weighted axial images.
3 mm thick T1 Weighted and STIR coronal images through the optic nerves.
OBSERVATION :
There is a hyperintense area in the left corona radiata adjacent to the body of the left lateral ventricle on the proton and T2 Weighted images. This is hypointense to white matter on the T1 Weighted images. The lesion appears to be cigar shaped. A similar lesion is seen in the right temporo-parietal region (se/im 103.13, 104.13).
Hyperintense areas are also seen in the right corona radiata and right periatrial white matter on the proton and T2 Weighted images.
The intracranial and intraorbital optic nerves appear to be decreased in calibre with prominence of the perioptic space.
The right lateral, third and the fourth ventricles are normal. The basal cisternal spaces are unremarkable. There is no shift of the midline structures. No obvious vascular anomaly is identified on this study.
Incidental note is made of a left maxillary polyp and right maxillary sinusitis.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of lesions in the left corona radiata adjacent to the body of the left lateral ventricle, in the right temporo-parietal region, right corona radiata and right periatrial white matter represent demyelinating plaques (? multiple sclerosis).
Also seen is optic nerve atrophy bilaterally which may be the sequelae of previous demyelination.
As compared to the previous MRI dated 00.00.00, a fresh lesion is seen in the right temporo-parietal region. Also seen in optic nerve atrophy.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz Chaphlmn / F / 37 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzlkaka.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Brain.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O heaviness of the LUE and LLE since 2 days.
H/O loss of vision on the right side for 5 days in 0000 and diminished vision on the left side in 0000. Recovered subsequently.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the brain was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and T2 Weighted axial images.
3 mm thick T1 Weighted and STIR coronal images through the optic nerves.
OBSERVATION :
There is a hyperintense area in the left corona radiata adjacent to the body of the left lateral ventricle on the proton and T2 Weighted images. This is hypointense to white matter on the T1 Weighted images. The lesion appears to be cigar shaped. A similar lesion is seen in the right temporo-parietal region (se/im 103.13, 104.13).
Hyperintense areas are also seen in the right corona radiata and right periatrial white matter on the proton and T2 Weighted images.
The intracranial and intraorbital optic nerves appear to be decreased in calibre with prominence of the perioptic space.
The right lateral, third and the fourth ventricles are normal. The basal cisternal spaces are unremarkable. There is no shift of the midline structures. No obvious vascular anomaly is identified on this study.
Incidental note is made of a left maxillary polyp and right maxillary sinusitis.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of lesions in the left corona radiata adjacent to the body of the left lateral ventricle, in the right temporo-parietal region, right corona radiata and right periatrial white matter represent demyelinating plaques (? multiple sclerosis).
Also seen is optic nerve atrophy bilaterally which may be the sequelae of previous demyelination.
As compared to the previous MRI dated 00.00.00, a fresh lesion is seen in the right temporo-parietal region. Also seen in optic nerve atrophy.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz S. Halmn / F / 24 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzmpat.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Cervical Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE:
C/O neckpain with inability to get up from a squatting position and paresthesias in BUE and BLE since 10 years which has increased over the last 5 years.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the cervical spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and Fast Scan (T2 *) axial images.
OBSERVATION :
The cervical vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs show normal signal intensity. The joints of Luschka and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The cervical spinal cord shows normal signal intensity.
The atlanto-axial region and the cervico-medullary junction are unremarkable.
IMPRESSION :
Normal study of the Cervical Spine.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz S. Halmn / F / 24 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzmpat.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Cervical Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE:
C/O neckpain with inability to get up from a squatting position and paresthesias in BUE and BLE since 10 years which has increased over the last 5 years.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the cervical spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and Fast Scan (T2 *) axial images.
OBSERVATION :
The cervical vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs show normal signal intensity. The joints of Luschka and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The cervical spinal cord shows normal signal intensity.
The atlanto-axial region and the cervico-medullary junction are unremarkable.
IMPRESSION :
Normal study of the Cervical Spine.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzlmn / F / 14 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzchale.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Cervico-dorsal Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
H/O jaundice 1 month back.
C/O weakness of BLE with inability of walk since 2 months.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the cervico-dorsal spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
6 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is a subtle hyperintense signal in the anterior column of the spinal cord at the D6 and D7 levels on the T2 Weighted images. This lesion is isointense to normal cord on the T1 Weighted images. The CSF space is unremarkable.
The visualized dorsal vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The cervico-dorsal spine was screened with 5 mm thick T2 Weighted sagittal images and shows a congenital block C4/C5 vertebra.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of altered signal in the spinal cord at the D6 and D7 levels which could be due to a sequelae of myelitis/demyelination.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzlmn / F / 14 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzchale.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Cervico-dorsal Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
H/O jaundice 1 month back.
C/O weakness of BLE with inability of walk since 2 months.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the cervico-dorsal spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
6 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is a subtle hyperintense signal in the anterior column of the spinal cord at the D6 and D7 levels on the T2 Weighted images. This lesion is isointense to normal cord on the T1 Weighted images. The CSF space is unremarkable.
The visualized dorsal vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The cervico-dorsal spine was screened with 5 mm thick T2 Weighted sagittal images and shows a congenital block C4/C5 vertebra.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of altered signal in the spinal cord at the D6 and D7 levels which could be due to a sequelae of myelitis/demyelination.
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/302 Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc XyzDhlmn / M / 37 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : Intracranial and Neck M.R.A.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O syncopal attacks 2-3 times in a day since 7-8 months.
EXAMINATION :
The brain was screened with 5 mm thick T2 Weighted axial images.
Intracranial and neck MRA were performed with 3D TOF and 2D TOF sequences, respectively.
OBSERVATION :
There is no focal area of altered signal intensity within the brain parenchyma.
Incidental note is made of a mega cisterna magna.
Both the lateral, third and the fourth ventricles are normal. There is no shift of the midline structures.
Inflammatory changes are noted in the maxillary sinuses, frontal sinus and ethmoidal air cells.
INTRACRANIAL MRA :
The petrous, cavernous and supraclinoid segments of the internal carotid arteries bilaterally show normal signal and calibre. The visualized anterior cerebral, middle cerebral, basilar, vertebral and posterior cerebral arteries also show normal signal, calibre and wall margins. No obvious aneurysm or vascular malformation is identified.
NECK MRA :
The common carotid arteries and their extracranial branches appear normal bilaterally. There are no vessel wall irregularities or stenosis of the vessels noted.
IMPRESSION :
No significant abnormality is detected on the intracranial and neck MRA on this study.
/302 Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc XyzDhlmn / M / 37 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : Intracranial and Neck M.R.A.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O syncopal attacks 2-3 times in a day since 7-8 months.
EXAMINATION :
The brain was screened with 5 mm thick T2 Weighted axial images.
Intracranial and neck MRA were performed with 3D TOF and 2D TOF sequences, respectively.
OBSERVATION :
There is no focal area of altered signal intensity within the brain parenchyma.
Incidental note is made of a mega cisterna magna.
Both the lateral, third and the fourth ventricles are normal. There is no shift of the midline structures.
Inflammatory changes are noted in the maxillary sinuses, frontal sinus and ethmoidal air cells.
INTRACRANIAL MRA :
The petrous, cavernous and supraclinoid segments of the internal carotid arteries bilaterally show normal signal and calibre. The visualized anterior cerebral, middle cerebral, basilar, vertebral and posterior cerebral arteries also show normal signal, calibre and wall margins. No obvious aneurysm or vascular malformation is identified.
NECK MRA :
The common carotid arteries and their extracranial branches appear normal bilaterally. There are no vessel wall irregularities or stenosis of the vessels noted.
IMPRESSION :
No significant abnormality is detected on the intracranial and neck MRA on this study.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz R. Kollmn / F / 15 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Dorso-lumbar Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O weakness of BLE since 6 months.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the dorso-lumbar spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
7 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is an exaggerated lumbar lordosis. The distal sacral and coccygeal vertebrae are not well-identified and may be hypoplastic (kindly correlate with plain radiographs).
The cord is low lying and its tip is seen to lie at the L3-L4 level.
Hyperintense signal is seen within the spinal canal which is intradural in location over the L5 to S1 levels on all the pulse sequences (following fat signal characteristics) and would represent a filum terminale lipoma (1 mm width).
The visualized dorso-lumbar vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The dorsal spine was screened with 4 mm thick T2 Weighted sagittal images and does not reveal any diagnostic feature of note.
IMPRESSION :
1. Low lying spinal cord with its tip lying at the L3-L4 level.
2. A filum terminale lipoma (1 mm width) within the spinal canal over the L5 to S1 levels.
3. The distal sacral and coccygeal vertebrae are not well-visualized and may be hypoplastic (to correlate with plain radiographs).
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz R. Kollmn / F / 15 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Dorso-lumbar Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O weakness of BLE since 6 months.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the dorso-lumbar spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
7 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is an exaggerated lumbar lordosis. The distal sacral and coccygeal vertebrae are not well-identified and may be hypoplastic (kindly correlate with plain radiographs).
The cord is low lying and its tip is seen to lie at the L3-L4 level.
Hyperintense signal is seen within the spinal canal which is intradural in location over the L5 to S1 levels on all the pulse sequences (following fat signal characteristics) and would represent a filum terminale lipoma (1 mm width).
The visualized dorso-lumbar vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The dorsal spine was screened with 4 mm thick T2 Weighted sagittal images and does not reveal any diagnostic feature of note.
IMPRESSION :
1. Low lying spinal cord with its tip lying at the L3-L4 level.
2. A filum terminale lipoma (1 mm width) within the spinal canal over the L5 to S1 levels.
3. The distal sacral and coccygeal vertebrae are not well-visualized and may be hypoplastic (to correlate with plain radiographs).
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz Mlmn / F / 60 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzdi / Dr. Abc Xyzthan.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to the LLE with paresthesias since 1 month.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is a posterior disc herniation at the L4-L5 level with anterior indentation of the thecal sac and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing, left more than right. There is mild indentation upon the foraminal portion of the exiting left L4 nerve root. Ligamentum flavum and facetal hypertrophy is also noted at this level.
A posterior disc bulge is seen at the L3-L4 level. The L3-L4 facet joints show mild degenerative changes.
The lumbar intervertebral discs show loss of water content.
The lumbar vertebral bodies reveal normal signal intensity. The rest of the facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
Scan-00008
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12-L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S1 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
16.0 mm at L1-L2
14.0 mm at L2-L3
14.0 mm at L3-L4
13.0 mm at L4-L5
12.0 mm at L5-S1.
IMPRESSION :
A posterior disc herniation at the L4-L5 level with ligamentum flavum and facetal hypertrophy with a resultant tight canal at this level.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz Mlmn / F / 60 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzdi / Dr. Abc Xyzthan.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to the LLE with paresthesias since 1 month.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is a posterior disc herniation at the L4-L5 level with anterior indentation of the thecal sac and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing, left more than right. There is mild indentation upon the foraminal portion of the exiting left L4 nerve root. Ligamentum flavum and facetal hypertrophy is also noted at this level.
A posterior disc bulge is seen at the L3-L4 level. The L3-L4 facet joints show mild degenerative changes.
The lumbar intervertebral discs show loss of water content.
The lumbar vertebral bodies reveal normal signal intensity. The rest of the facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
Scan-00008
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12-L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S1 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
16.0 mm at L1-L2
14.0 mm at L2-L3
14.0 mm at L3-L4
13.0 mm at L4-L5
12.0 mm at L5-S1.
IMPRESSION :
A posterior disc herniation at the L4-L5 level with ligamentum flavum and facetal hypertrophy with a resultant tight canal at this level.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzh Mitlmn / M / 55 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzrani.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Brain.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
H/O right frontal oligodendroglioma. Operated in May 0000. Received chemotherapy (2 cycles) and radiotherapy (20 sittings). Re-operated for recurrence in October 0000. Recovered.
Now C/O gait imbalance, memory loss, loss of control over bladder/bowel since January 0000.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the brain was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and T2 Weighted axial images.
5 mm thick T2 Weighted coronal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted sagittal images.
OBSERVATION :
There is evidence of a right frontal craniotomy. An epidural collection having a maximum width of 0.8 cms is seen deep to the craniotomy site which is isointense to CSF on all the pulse sequences. There are diffuse areas of hypointensity on the T1 Weighted images which turn hyperintense on the proton and T2 Weighted images in the right frontal lobe. Few areas which are iso to hyperintense to CSF on all the pulse sequences are noted within this lesion and would represent cystic/necrotic changes. There is effacement of the cerebral cortical sulci.
This lesion is seen to be extending into the genu of the corpus callosum on the right side. Also seen is mild indentation and postero-inferior displacement of the frontal horn of the right lateral ventricle. There is mild bulging of the anterior falx to the left side.
There is moderate dilatation of both the lateral, third and the fourth ventricles with periventricular CSF ooze. The basal cisternal spaces are unremarkable. No obvious vascular anomaly is identified on this study.IMPRESSION :In a known C/O oligodendroglioma, status post-operative, the MRI features are suggestive of a residual/recurrent lesion in the right frontal lobe with post-operative cystic/necrotic changes and extensions as described.As compared to the previous MRI (study no:0000) dated 00.00.00, there is slight decrease in the bulk of the lesion. There is moderate dilatation of the ventricular system with periventricular CSF ooze. An epidural collection is noted at the site of the right frontal craniotomy.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzh Mitlmn / M / 55 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzrani.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Brain.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
H/O right frontal oligodendroglioma. Operated in May 0000. Received chemotherapy (2 cycles) and radiotherapy (20 sittings). Re-operated for recurrence in October 0000. Recovered.
Now C/O gait imbalance, memory loss, loss of control over bladder/bowel since January 0000.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the brain was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and T2 Weighted axial images.
5 mm thick T2 Weighted coronal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted sagittal images.
OBSERVATION :
There is evidence of a right frontal craniotomy. An epidural collection having a maximum width of 0.8 cms is seen deep to the craniotomy site which is isointense to CSF on all the pulse sequences. There are diffuse areas of hypointensity on the T1 Weighted images which turn hyperintense on the proton and T2 Weighted images in the right frontal lobe. Few areas which are iso to hyperintense to CSF on all the pulse sequences are noted within this lesion and would represent cystic/necrotic changes. There is effacement of the cerebral cortical sulci.
This lesion is seen to be extending into the genu of the corpus callosum on the right side. Also seen is mild indentation and postero-inferior displacement of the frontal horn of the right lateral ventricle. There is mild bulging of the anterior falx to the left side.
There is moderate dilatation of both the lateral, third and the fourth ventricles with periventricular CSF ooze. The basal cisternal spaces are unremarkable. No obvious vascular anomaly is identified on this study.IMPRESSION :In a known C/O oligodendroglioma, status post-operative, the MRI features are suggestive of a residual/recurrent lesion in the right frontal lobe with post-operative cystic/necrotic changes and extensions as described.As compared to the previous MRI (study no:0000) dated 00.00.00, there is slight decrease in the bulk of the lesion. There is moderate dilatation of the ventricular system with periventricular CSF ooze. An epidural collection is noted at the site of the right frontal craniotomy.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzlmn / F / 35 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to BLE with paresthesias since 10-12 years.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is retrolisthesis of the L5 vertebra over the S1 vertebra.
A posterior disc herniation with a peridiscal osteophyte is seen to indent the thecal sac and narrow both neural foramina at the L5-S1 level. An anterior disc herniation is seen at this level. Also seen is mild facetal and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy at this level. Bilateral far lateral (extraforaminal) disc herniations are noted at the L5-S1 level.
A large postero-central disc herniation with a peridiscal osteophyte is seen to indent the thecal sac at the L4-L5 level. A disc portion is seen to lie within the anterior epidural space at the L4 vertebral level.
Type I degenerative changes (hypointense on the T1 Weighted images and hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images) are seen within the L5 vertebra adjacent to the L5-S1 intervertebral disc.
The L4-L5 and L5-S1 intervertebral discs show loss of water content.
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The lumbar vertebral bodies and the remaining intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The rest of the facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S2 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
18.0 mm at L1-L2
18.0 mm at L2-L3
16.0 mm at L3-L4
9.0 mm at L4-L5
12.0 mm at L5-S1.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of :
1. Retrolisthesis of the L5 vertebra over the S1 vertebra.
2. A posterior disc herniation with a peridiscal osteophyte
at the L5-S1 level.
3. A large postero-central disc herniation with a peridiscal osteophyte at the L4-L5 level with a disc portion lying within the anterior epidural space at the L4 vertebral level and resultant canal stenosis at this level.
4. Bilateral far lateral (extraforaminal) disc herniations at the L5-S1 level.
5. Mild facetal and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy at the L5-S1 level with a tight canal.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzlmn / F / 35 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to BLE with paresthesias since 10-12 years.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is retrolisthesis of the L5 vertebra over the S1 vertebra.
A posterior disc herniation with a peridiscal osteophyte is seen to indent the thecal sac and narrow both neural foramina at the L5-S1 level. An anterior disc herniation is seen at this level. Also seen is mild facetal and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy at this level. Bilateral far lateral (extraforaminal) disc herniations are noted at the L5-S1 level.
A large postero-central disc herniation with a peridiscal osteophyte is seen to indent the thecal sac at the L4-L5 level. A disc portion is seen to lie within the anterior epidural space at the L4 vertebral level.
Type I degenerative changes (hypointense on the T1 Weighted images and hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images) are seen within the L5 vertebra adjacent to the L5-S1 intervertebral disc.
The L4-L5 and L5-S1 intervertebral discs show loss of water content.
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The lumbar vertebral bodies and the remaining intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The rest of the facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S2 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
18.0 mm at L1-L2
18.0 mm at L2-L3
16.0 mm at L3-L4
9.0 mm at L4-L5
12.0 mm at L5-S1.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of :
1. Retrolisthesis of the L5 vertebra over the S1 vertebra.
2. A posterior disc herniation with a peridiscal osteophyte
at the L5-S1 level.
3. A large postero-central disc herniation with a peridiscal osteophyte at the L4-L5 level with a disc portion lying within the anterior epidural space at the L4 vertebral level and resultant canal stenosis at this level.
4. Bilateral far lateral (extraforaminal) disc herniations at the L5-S1 level.
5. Mild facetal and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy at the L5-S1 level with a tight canal.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz Bahlmn / M / 24 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyztkar.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Brain.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O seizures since 4 years.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the brain was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and T2 Weighted axial images.
3 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted coronal images.
OBSERVATION :
There is no focal area of altered signal intensity within the brain parenchyma.
The hippocampal complex on either side is unremarkable.
There is mild fullness of both the lateral ventricles. The third and the fourth ventricles are normal. The basal cisternal spaces are unremarkable. There is no shift of the midline structures. No obvious vascular anomaly is identified on this study.
IMPRESSION :
Mild fullness of both the lateral ventricles.
No other abnormality is detected within the brain on this study.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz Bahlmn / M / 24 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyztkar.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Brain.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O seizures since 4 years.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the brain was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and T2 Weighted axial images.
3 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted coronal images.
OBSERVATION :
There is no focal area of altered signal intensity within the brain parenchyma.
The hippocampal complex on either side is unremarkable.
There is mild fullness of both the lateral ventricles. The third and the fourth ventricles are normal. The basal cisternal spaces are unremarkable. There is no shift of the midline structures. No obvious vascular anomaly is identified on this study.
IMPRESSION :
Mild fullness of both the lateral ventricles.
No other abnormality is detected within the brain on this study.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc XyzYlmn / M / 37 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzni.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache since 2 months.
H/O similar complaints 1 year ago, which was recovered.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is a large postero-central disc extrusion, more to the left of the midline and indenting the thecal sac at the L5-S1 level. A disc portion is seen to lie in the left lateral recess of S1 vertebra with resultant impingement of the traversing S1 nerve root. A disc portion is also seen to lie in the left anterior epidural space at the L5 vertebral level. The L5-S1 facet joints show mild degenerative changes.
A postero-central disc herniation is seen to indent the thecal sac at the L4-L5 level. The facet joints show mild degenerative changes.
Posterior disc bulges are noted at the L2-L3 and L3-L4 levels.
The L2-L3, L4-L5 and L5-S1 intervertebral discs show loss of water content. The L2-L3 intervertebral disc is reduced in height.
The lumbar vertebral bodies and the remaining intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The rest of the facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S1 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
16.0 mm at L1-L2
15.0 mm at L2-L3
15.0 mm at L3-L4
13.0 mm at L4-L5
9.0 mm at L5-S1.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of :
1. A large postero-central disc extrusion, more to the left of the midline at the L5-S1 level with a disc portion lying in the left lateral recess of S1 vertebra with resultant impingement of the traversing S1 nerve root. A disc portion is also seen to lie in the left anterior epidural space at the L5 vertebral level.
2. Mild facetal arthropathy at the L5-S1 level with canal stenosis.
3. A postero-central disc herniation with mild facetal arthropathy at the L4-L5 level.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc XyzYlmn / M / 37 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzni.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache since 2 months.
H/O similar complaints 1 year ago, which was recovered.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is a large postero-central disc extrusion, more to the left of the midline and indenting the thecal sac at the L5-S1 level. A disc portion is seen to lie in the left lateral recess of S1 vertebra with resultant impingement of the traversing S1 nerve root. A disc portion is also seen to lie in the left anterior epidural space at the L5 vertebral level. The L5-S1 facet joints show mild degenerative changes.
A postero-central disc herniation is seen to indent the thecal sac at the L4-L5 level. The facet joints show mild degenerative changes.
Posterior disc bulges are noted at the L2-L3 and L3-L4 levels.
The L2-L3, L4-L5 and L5-S1 intervertebral discs show loss of water content. The L2-L3 intervertebral disc is reduced in height.
The lumbar vertebral bodies and the remaining intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The rest of the facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S1 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
16.0 mm at L1-L2
15.0 mm at L2-L3
15.0 mm at L3-L4
13.0 mm at L4-L5
9.0 mm at L5-S1.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of :
1. A large postero-central disc extrusion, more to the left of the midline at the L5-S1 level with a disc portion lying in the left lateral recess of S1 vertebra with resultant impingement of the traversing S1 nerve root. A disc portion is also seen to lie in the left anterior epidural space at the L5 vertebral level.
2. Mild facetal arthropathy at the L5-S1 level with canal stenosis.
3. A postero-central disc herniation with mild facetal arthropathy at the L4-L5 level.
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Name of the Patient : Abc Xyza R. lmn / F / 40 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc XyzV. Shah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache with pain occasionally radiating to BLE.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is a posterior disc herniation at the L5-S1 level with anterior indentation of the thecal sac and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing. Far lateral (extraforaminal) disc herniations are also noted at this level with mild indentation upon the extraforaminal portion of the exiting L5 nerve roots. Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and slight facetal arthropathy is also seen at this level.
A small posterior disc herniation is noted at the L4-L5 level with anterior indentation of the thecal sac. A posterior disc bulge is seen at the L3-L4 level.
Small bilateral far lateral (extraforaminal) disc bulges are seen at the L2-L3, L3-L4 and L4-L5 levels. A small postero-central disc herniation is seen at the L1-L2 level.
The lumbar intervertebral discs show loss of water content.
The lumbar facet joints show mild degenerative changes.
The lumbar vertebrae show areas of fatty replacement of normal marrow. The visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S2 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
11.0 mm at L1-L2
13.0 mm at L2-L3
17.0 mm at L3-L4
19.0 mm at L4-L5
17.0 mm at L5-S1.
Note is made of small hyperintense areas in both the kidneys on the T2 Weighted images and may represent medullary cysts. Further evaluation may be worthwhile.
IMPRESSION :
1. A posterior disc herniation at the L5-S1 level.
2. Far lateral (extraforaminal) disc herniations at the L5-S1 level with mild indentation upon the extraforaminal portion of the exiting L5 nerve roots. Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and slight facetal arthropathy is also seen at this level.
3. A small posterior disc herniation at the L4-L5 level.
4. Small bilateral far lateral (extraforaminal) disc bulges at the L2-L3, L3-L4 and L4-L5 levels.
5. A posterior disc bulge at the L3-L4 level.
6. A small postero-central disc herniation at the L1-L2 level.
7. Mild facetal arthropathy in the lumbar region.
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyza R. lmn / F / 40 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc XyzV. Shah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache with pain occasionally radiating to BLE.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is a posterior disc herniation at the L5-S1 level with anterior indentation of the thecal sac and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing. Far lateral (extraforaminal) disc herniations are also noted at this level with mild indentation upon the extraforaminal portion of the exiting L5 nerve roots. Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and slight facetal arthropathy is also seen at this level.
A small posterior disc herniation is noted at the L4-L5 level with anterior indentation of the thecal sac. A posterior disc bulge is seen at the L3-L4 level.
Small bilateral far lateral (extraforaminal) disc bulges are seen at the L2-L3, L3-L4 and L4-L5 levels. A small postero-central disc herniation is seen at the L1-L2 level.
The lumbar intervertebral discs show loss of water content.
The lumbar facet joints show mild degenerative changes.
The lumbar vertebrae show areas of fatty replacement of normal marrow. The visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S2 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
11.0 mm at L1-L2
13.0 mm at L2-L3
17.0 mm at L3-L4
19.0 mm at L4-L5
17.0 mm at L5-S1.
Note is made of small hyperintense areas in both the kidneys on the T2 Weighted images and may represent medullary cysts. Further evaluation may be worthwhile.
IMPRESSION :
1. A posterior disc herniation at the L5-S1 level.
2. Far lateral (extraforaminal) disc herniations at the L5-S1 level with mild indentation upon the extraforaminal portion of the exiting L5 nerve roots. Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and slight facetal arthropathy is also seen at this level.
3. A small posterior disc herniation at the L4-L5 level.
4. Small bilateral far lateral (extraforaminal) disc bulges at the L2-L3, L3-L4 and L4-L5 levels.
5. A posterior disc bulge at the L3-L4 level.
6. A small postero-central disc herniation at the L1-L2 level.
7. Mild facetal arthropathy in the lumbar region.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc XyzWlmn / F / 75 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzchha.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to the LLE.
H/O fall many years ago.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is scoliosis of the lumbar spine with convexity to the left.
The L5-S1 and the D12-L1 intervertebral discs are reduced in height. The D11-D12 intervertebral disc shows a hyperintense signal on all the pulse sequences which may suggest discal calcification. The L4-L5 disc appears slightly hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images. The rest of the lumbar intervertebral discs show loss of water content.
There is slight wedging of the L3 and L4 vertebral bodies which appear hypointense on the T1 Weighted images and hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images. Mild generalized bulge of these vertebral bodies is noted. The cortical endplates appear to be intact. Herniation of the L3-L4 intervertebral disc into the body of L4 is noted.
Similar changes but to a much lesser extent are noted adjacent to the superior cortical endplate of L1. The D12 vertebral body is wedged, anteriorly, with fatty marrow changes.
There are bilateral far lateral disc bulges at the L5-S1 level with indentation upon the extraforaminal portion of the L5 nerve roots. A small posterior disc bulge with posterior peridiscal osteophyte is also noted at this level.
A posterior disc herniation is seen at the L4-L5 level with anterior indentation of the thecal sac and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing. The L4-L5 facet joints show hypertrophic degenerative changes with resultant lateral canal stenosis. There is suggestion of fusion within the L4-L5 facets.
A posterior and left far lateral disc bulge is seen at the L3-L4 level with mild left neural foraminal narrowing. The L3-L4 facet joints show mild degenerative changes.
A diffuse posterior disc herniation is seen at the L2-L3 level with narrowing of the right neural foramina. The L2-L3 facet joints on the right side shows degenerative change.
Anterior disc herniations with anterior peridiscal osteophytes are noted at the dorso-lumbar and lumbar regions.
The rest of the visualized lumbar vertebral bodies show spotty fatty marrow changes. The visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12-L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S1 level.
The lower dorsal spinal cord shows normal signal.
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The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
19.0 mm at L1-L2
11.0 mm at L2-L3
18.0 mm at L3-L4
11.0 mm at L4-L5
9.0 mm at L5-S1.
Screening, T1 Weighted sagittal images of the dorsal spine reveal fatty marrow changes in the visualized dorsal vertebrae except the D8 vertebral body which shows a hypointense signal. Central wedging of the D4 vertebral body is noted.
IMPRESSION :
1. Slight wedging of the L3 and L4 vertebral bodies with altered signal suggest bone bruise, the sequelae of compression fractures superimposed on and osteoporotic spine.
2. Central wedging of L1, D4 and anterior wedging of the D12 vertebral bodies may also be the sequelae of osteoporotic fractures.
3. Bilateral far lateral disc bulges at the L5-S1 level with indenation upon the extraforaminal portion of the L5 nerve roots.
4. A posterior disc herniation at the L4-L5 level with hypertrophic facetal arthropathy and resultant lateral canal stenosis.
5. A posterior and left far lateral disc bulge at the L3-L4 level with facetal arthropathy.
6. A diffuse posterior disc herniation at the L2-L3 level with mild facetal arthropathy.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc XyzWlmn / F / 75 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzchha.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to the LLE.
H/O fall many years ago.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is scoliosis of the lumbar spine with convexity to the left.
The L5-S1 and the D12-L1 intervertebral discs are reduced in height. The D11-D12 intervertebral disc shows a hyperintense signal on all the pulse sequences which may suggest discal calcification. The L4-L5 disc appears slightly hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images. The rest of the lumbar intervertebral discs show loss of water content.
There is slight wedging of the L3 and L4 vertebral bodies which appear hypointense on the T1 Weighted images and hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images. Mild generalized bulge of these vertebral bodies is noted. The cortical endplates appear to be intact. Herniation of the L3-L4 intervertebral disc into the body of L4 is noted.
Similar changes but to a much lesser extent are noted adjacent to the superior cortical endplate of L1. The D12 vertebral body is wedged, anteriorly, with fatty marrow changes.
There are bilateral far lateral disc bulges at the L5-S1 level with indentation upon the extraforaminal portion of the L5 nerve roots. A small posterior disc bulge with posterior peridiscal osteophyte is also noted at this level.
A posterior disc herniation is seen at the L4-L5 level with anterior indentation of the thecal sac and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing. The L4-L5 facet joints show hypertrophic degenerative changes with resultant lateral canal stenosis. There is suggestion of fusion within the L4-L5 facets.
A posterior and left far lateral disc bulge is seen at the L3-L4 level with mild left neural foraminal narrowing. The L3-L4 facet joints show mild degenerative changes.
A diffuse posterior disc herniation is seen at the L2-L3 level with narrowing of the right neural foramina. The L2-L3 facet joints on the right side shows degenerative change.
Anterior disc herniations with anterior peridiscal osteophytes are noted at the dorso-lumbar and lumbar regions.
The rest of the visualized lumbar vertebral bodies show spotty fatty marrow changes. The visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12-L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S1 level.
The lower dorsal spinal cord shows normal signal.
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The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
19.0 mm at L1-L2
11.0 mm at L2-L3
18.0 mm at L3-L4
11.0 mm at L4-L5
9.0 mm at L5-S1.
Screening, T1 Weighted sagittal images of the dorsal spine reveal fatty marrow changes in the visualized dorsal vertebrae except the D8 vertebral body which shows a hypointense signal. Central wedging of the D4 vertebral body is noted.
IMPRESSION :
1. Slight wedging of the L3 and L4 vertebral bodies with altered signal suggest bone bruise, the sequelae of compression fractures superimposed on and osteoporotic spine.
2. Central wedging of L1, D4 and anterior wedging of the D12 vertebral bodies may also be the sequelae of osteoporotic fractures.
3. Bilateral far lateral disc bulges at the L5-S1 level with indenation upon the extraforaminal portion of the L5 nerve roots.
4. A posterior disc herniation at the L4-L5 level with hypertrophic facetal arthropathy and resultant lateral canal stenosis.
5. A posterior and left far lateral disc bulge at the L3-L4 level with facetal arthropathy.
6. A diffuse posterior disc herniation at the L2-L3 level with mild facetal arthropathy.
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