PMC9112977_01
X-ray of the dorsolumbar spine showing fuzziness in L1- L3 end plates and mild scoliosis.
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MRI of the spine showing L34 disc destruction with paradiscal homogeneous intensity.
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The MR [Figures 2-4] revealed a large anterior epidural collection extending from D12 to L3-4; there was peripheral enhancement of the lesion compressing the conus medullaris that also demonstrated intrinsic mild edema.
MRI of spine showing large anterior epidural abscess.
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The MR [Figures 2-4] revealed a large anterior epidural collection extending from D12 to L3-4; there was peripheral enhancement of the lesion compressing the conus medullaris that also demonstrated intrinsic mild edema.
MRI of the spine showing L34 paravertebral collections.
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The MR [Figures 2-4] revealed a large anterior epidural collection extending from D12 to L3-4; there was peripheral enhancement of the lesion compressing the conus medullaris that also demonstrated intrinsic mild edema.
Postoperative X-ray showing D12-L2 laminectomy with D11-L3 posterior stabilization.
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Her anti-tubercular treatment was stopped for a week after which she underwent a D12 to L2 laminectomy, with unilateral D11-D12 facetectomy, debridement/drainage of an anterior epidural abscess with D11-L3 pedicle screw instrumented fusion [Figure 5].
MRI of spine showing resolution of abscess and paravertebral collections.
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MRI of spine showing resolution of abscess and paravertebral collections.
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X-ray at 2-year follow-up.
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Moreover, plain X-rays confirmed adequate stabilization [Figure 8].