PROTOCOL: T1W & T2W - Sagittal & Axial scans
FINDINGS:
-There is normal lumbar
lordotic curvature.
-The lower end plate of
L3 vertebral body shows evidence of a small cystic lesion continuous with the
adjacent disc measuring about 10 x 11 mm in diameters and surrounded by a dense
well defined sclerotic margin; picture
is suggestive of active Schmorl’s node.
-The intervertebral
disc L3-4 shows abnormal height and abnormal 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
·
L3 vertebral body active Schmorl’s node.
·
L3-4 degenerative disc disease.
Reported By : DR.MOHAMMED
MOHYELDIN
Consultant-Radiologist
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