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MRI artifact by CSF turbulent flow

Case contributed by Terrazas
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Suspected spinal cord injury

Patient Data

Age: 9 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Axial & sagittal T2 Weighted image through thoracic spine shows globular signal loss in dorsal subarachnoid space.

Case Discussion

Male 9 years old, referred for spinal trauma. Axial & sagittal T2 Weighted image through thoracic spine shows globular signal loss in dorsal subarachnoid space resulting from turbulent CSF flow.

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