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Sagittal STIR MR image of the lumbar spine showing an abnormal
signal within the disc space and subtle signal abnormality along the
endplates at L3-L4 as well as an epidural collection posteriorly at L2-L3 (originator: Jennifer Sommer).
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Non-contrasted Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine revealed an abnormal signal within the disc space and subtle signal abnormality along the endplates at L3-L4 (Figs. 1 and 2).
Sagittal T2 MR image of the lumbar spine again demonstrating
an abnormal signal in the L3-L4 disc space and an epidural collection
posteriorly at L2-L3 (originator: Jennifer Sommer).
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Non-contrasted Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine revealed an abnormal signal within the disc space and subtle signal abnormality along the endplates at L3-L4 (Figs. 1 and 2).
Axial T2 MR image at the level of L2-L3 showing an epidural
collection centred posteriorly and to the left with mass effect on the
thecal sac (originator: Jennifer Sommer).
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Additionally, there was a fluid collection within the epidural space posteriorly and to the left of the midline at L2-L3, with a marked mass effect on the thecal sac and severe canal stenosis (Fig. 3).