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Post-arachnoiditic adhesions of the cauda equina

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Patient with a history of chronic sciatica and epidural catheterization 7 years earlier.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

On T2-weighted images, the cauda roots were clumped together and most adhered to the dural sac. There was no contrast enhancement (not shown).

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