MRI EXAMINATION OF THE LUMBAR
SPINE WITHOUT CONTRAST
INDICATION FOR
STUDY: Low back pain.
FINDINGS: Sagittal T1 and T2 and axial
T1 and T2 weighted images were obtained on the 1.5 Tesla GE MRI. The vertebral bodies appear in relatively
good alignment. The discs appear
hydrated. The conus and nerve roots
within the thecal sac show no gross abnormality.
At the level of
L2-L3, there is a diffuse disc herniation with mild central canal
stenosis. There is no significant
neuroforaminal narrowing. The remainder
of the lumbar levels show no significant central canal stenosis, neuroforaminal
narrowing, or disc herniation. If there
is any further concern, would recommend further evaluation as needed.
IMPRESSION: Mild central canal stenosis at the
level of L2-L3 as discussed above.
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