Comparisons: plain films reveal a
transitional vertebra pattern; I am
terming
it a partially lumbarized s1 with spina
bifida occulta. I would need a chest
x-ray or thoracic spine x-ray to
differentiate between hypoplastic twelfth
ribs or l1.
Technique: mri exam of the lumbar spine
was performed on a signa 1.5 tesla
magnet including sagittal and axial t1
weighted spin echo and t2 weighted
fse. The axial t1 weighted images were
obtained parallel to the
intervertebral disks. The axial t2
weighted images were obtained in a stacked
fashion from l3 through l5-s1.
Findings: the sagittal images reveal a
normal appearance to the distal
thoracic cord and conus. No significant
intramedullary vertebral
abnormality is demonstrated. There is a
small schmorls node
posteroinferiorly of what I am terming l1.
No significant disk pathology is
evident on the sagittal images.
The axial images are unremarkable, with no
evidence of significant disk
pathology or other impact upon the spinal
canal or its contents.
Generally, no hard copy films of mris/cts
are generated. All images are
digitally archived and can be reproduced
on hard copy films within 24 hours
upon request if needed.
Jad/dictated 19 aug 04
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algosdoc
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 186
Normal Posted: 08-25-04 09:02am
Your mri is completely normal. There are
no pathologies present which are generally
thought to correlate with pain production.
You need to ask your doctor to correlate
the mri with your physical exam and
history.
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cassie20785
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Aug 2004 Posts: 3 Location: co
Posted: 08-25-04 11:25am
Yeah I just got the call yesterday and he
said the mri is normal. Now I have no
idea why my neck and back hurt so bad.
Thanks for the reply.
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