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a) an anteroposterior X-ray outlet view of the patient's pelvis showing multiple fractures of the superior and inferior pubic rami;
b) axial T2-weighted non-enhanced magnetic resonance image plus magnification showing hematoma adjacent to the right L5 nerve root at the exit foramen (arrow);
c) a more cranial axial view showing the extent of the pelvic hematoma, and
d) a sagittal view at the right exit foramina showing hematoma around the distal cauda equina.
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Figure 1a). Furthermore, there was an extensive hematoma extending into the left iliopsoas, right obturator externus and spinal canal, causing occlusion of the thecal sac at the level of the fifth lumbar (L5) and first sacral (S1) intervertebral space ( Figure 1b, 1c and 1d).