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Multiplanar multi-sequence magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the cervical spine with evidence of discitis/osteomyelitis at the level of C4-C5 (yellow arrow). Paravertebral and epidural enhancement from C2-C7.
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An MRI of the cervical spine showed C4-C5 discitis/osteomyelitis at the level of C4/C5 as shown in Fig. 1.
: Multiplanar MRI of the cervical spine 6 months post treatment showing loss of C4/C5 and facet enhancement of C6/C7 with soft tissue swelling. No significant epidural or prevertebral soft tissue collections noted.
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Repeat MRI of the cervical spine at 2 years does not show any evidence of active infection. (Fig. 2).