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Medical Case Studies
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Medical Case Studies
Lumbar Spinal MRI
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves at the level of the lumbar vertebra. This is usually due to the common occurrence of spinal degeneration that occurs with aging. It can also sometimes be caused by spinal disc herniation, osteoporosis or a tumor. In the cervical (neck) and lumbar (low back) region it can be a congenital condition to varying degrees. Spinal stenosis may affect the cervical or thoracic region in which case it is known as cervical spinal stenosis or thoracic spinal stenosis...
Lumbar Spinal MRI - List of case studies
- Herniated Disc L4-L5
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diameters at L3-L4 sustained by joint hypertrophy, with spinal channel at lower normal limits in terms of size. Slight disc arthrosic ... A second set of radiograms presents a sagital view of the lumbar spine with L3-4 bulge, L4-5 herniation with secondary narrowing of the ...
- Motor Neuron Disease
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Multiple investigations including blood work, brain MRI and electro diagnostic studies were performed, the results are summarized ... normal limits. Repetitive nerve stimulation of the left spinal accessory and right facial nerves were within normal limits. Single ... skull and the nasopharyngeal area, serum ACE levels, and a lumbar puncture would be reasonable. - ...
- Cervical pain and limitation of movement after 2 cervical spine surgeries
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type caused by anterior pressure on the cervical spinal cord , caused by a disc and an osteophyte that were developed ... increased absorption at sacroiliac joint , lumbar vertebras and some ribs . 2. Bone scan 4 years ago demonstrates ...
- Hypoesthesia of the Lower Limb
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EMG reveled L4 and S1 root damage, and MRI showed reduced lumbar lordosis and different disc lesions. In case of compression neuropathy ... was done under G.A. (after 3 attempt to administer spinal anesthesia). He was discharged from hospital on the 4 th post ...
- Spinal column pathology
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EMG disclosed slight radiculopathy at L5 and the lumbar MRI showed left mediolateral D10-D11 disc protrusion causing medullary ... Age: 39 years Diagnosis : Spinal column pathology. Case history: In ...
- Spinal pathology
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Spinal pathology short_summary: ... male with multiple complaints related to both his lumbar and cervical spine. He complains of low back pain, cramping and numbness ... is moderate central and foraminal stenosis. The lumbar MRI showed loss of normal lumbar lordosis with multilevel degenerative changes ...
- 1st and 2nd Motor Neuron Disease of ALS-type
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gliotic processes . Signal anomalies on the cervical spinal cord, evident in the bilateral axial sequences but more evident in the ... test to confirm the diagnosis. There is no need for lumbar puncture for CSF analysis. Treatment, unfortunately, is for ...
- Neuropathic Pain with Neuralgic Features
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, such as tortuous veins , surrounding the roots or spinal cord can cause neurological symptoms. In such cases, there is no back ... symptoms . Therefore, I would suggest MRI/MRA of the lumbar and thoracic spine. Of note, neuropathy and radiculopathy may co-exist. ...
- Low back pain due to spondylosis and degenerative disc disease
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35 years old male. 3 years ago an episode of lumbar pain. After an X-ray test and lumbar spine MNR a disc herniation was ... in the STIR sequences referable to edema . Spinal canal normal for morphology and dimensions. Degenerative notes ...
- Spinal column pathology - additional opinion
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spinal condition short_summary: ... experienced lower back pain radiating into both thighs. A lumbar MRI showed degenerative changes and EMG test showed L5 nerve root irritation. ...