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MRI visualization of epidural CSF collection extending from lumbar spine to C7-T1 in an adult patient following LP. (a) Sagittal T2 fast relaxation fast spin echo (FRFSE) MRI image of the cervical and upper thoracic spine C7-T1. (b) Sagittal T2 FRFSE image of the entire thoracic spine. (c) Sagittal T2 FRFSE image of the lumbar spine. (d) Sagittal T2 FRFSE image of the lumbar spine at 6-week follow-up. (e and f) Axial T2 FRFSE image at the levels of L1 and L3, respectively. (g) Axial T2 FRFSE image visualizing the bladder, showing considerable urinary retention
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The lumbar, thoracic, and cervical (L/T/C) MR scans revealed an extensive epidural CSF collection extending from C7-T1 to L5 resulting in moderate dorsal/lateral cord/thecal sac compression without any increased signal in the cord at any level [Figure 1a-g]. Six weeks later, he had no residual neurologic deficit, and the MR studies continued to show full resolution of the original dorsolateral C7/T1 to L5 epidural CSF collection [Figure 1d].