Bertolotti’s syndrome type IIB Castellvi classification.

PROTOCOL:       T1W & T2W - Sagittal & Axial scans

FINDINGS:

-There is normal lumbar lordotic curvature. 

-Evidence of broadening of both transverse processes of L5 vertebral body with fusion with sacral ala forming bilateral pseudo joints.

-The intervertebral disc show normal height and normal hyper intense signal on T2W scans. No focal protrusion or diffuse disc bulge is noted.

-Spinal canal dimensions are adequate.

-Facet joints and ligamentum flava show normal signal intensity.

-Thecal sac, conus and cauda equina are normal in appearance.

-Paravertebral muscles show normal MR morphology and signal intensity.

IMPRESSION

Picture is suggestive of Bertolotti’s syndrome type IIB Castellvi classification.

Reported By : DR.MOHAMMED MOHYELDIN

                          Consultant-Radiologist