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MRI T2W image (coronal) shows hyperintense nerve sheath tumour involving the right sided L5 nerve root.
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An MRI done at this stage suggested a small nerve sheath tumour of the right exiting L5 nerve root in the L5-S1 neural foramen measuring 1.7 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm in dimensions (Figures 1 and 2).
MRI T2W image (axial) shows hyperintense nerve tumour of the L5 nerve root in the L5-S1 neural foramina.
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An MRI done at this stage suggested a small nerve sheath tumour of the right exiting L5 nerve root in the L5-S1 neural foramen measuring 1.7 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm in dimensions (Figures 1 and 2).
One-year postoperative L5 laminectomy, right-sided foraminotomy, and instrumentation, anteroposterior view.
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In view of the breach in the pars interarticularis during exposure of the foraminal region, stabilization of the spine was achieved by instrumented posterolateral fusion between L5 and S1 (Figures 3 and 4).
One-year postoperative, lateral view.
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In view of the breach in the pars interarticularis during exposure of the foraminal region, stabilization of the spine was achieved by instrumented posterolateral fusion between L5 and S1 (Figures 3 and 4).