MRI demonstrates L4/L5 intervertebral disc irregularity and height loss, bone marrow oedema and enhancement, in keeping with spondylodiscitis.
Large epidural multiloculated collection in the dorsal spinal canal and extending from mid L1 level to S1. Anterior and lateral loculations at L4/L5 level.
Severe spinal canal stenosis from L2-L5, with compression of the cauda equina nerve roots. Enhancement along the exiting nerve roots with possible loculated collection along the right exiting S1 nerve root.
Extensive oedema and enhancement throughout the paravertebral soft tissues. Bilateral multiloculated psoas abscesses, right > left.