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Sagittal T2 magnetic resonance imaging of lumbar spine indicating lumbar stenosis and left-sided L4-L5 disc herniation.
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The lumbar magnetic resonance documented a central-left-sided disc protrusion at the L4-L5 level accompanied by severe stenosis at L4-L5, and moderate stenosis at L3-L4 [Figures 1 and 2].
Axial T2 magnetic resonance imaging of lumbar spine indicating lumbar stenosis and left-sided L4-L5 disc herniation.
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The lumbar magnetic resonance documented a central-left-sided disc protrusion at the L4-L5 level accompanied by severe stenosis at L4-L5, and moderate stenosis at L3-L4 [Figures 1 and 2].
Intraoperative photo of discolored, extruded L4-5 intervertebral disc.
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At surgery, the removed disc fragments appeared black; there were no accompanying reactive tissue changes or purulence [Figure 3].