ORIGINAL REPORT
HISTORY
Low back pain.
REPORT
MRI LUMBAR SPINE
Sagittal T1 and T2W images, axial T1 and T2W images from L3 to S1 and from S1 to S2 were done. The lumbar vertebrae are labelled using C2 as the landmark.
Normal signal is seen in the lumbar discs. The disc spaces are preserved. The alignment of the lumbar spine is normal. No focal abnormal signal is seen in the vertebral bodies.
Mild disc bulging is seen at L4/5. There is no significant spinal canal or neural foraminal stenosis.
The conus medullaris ends a L1 and appears normal. Subarachnoid cyst is seen involving the left S2 nerve root.
CONCLUSION
Mild disc bulging is seen at L4/5. No focal disc protrusion is demonstrated. Subarachnoid cyst is seen involving the left S2 nerve root.