Presentation
Low back pain.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bilateral L2 spondylolysis
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There is a bilateral defect of the pars interarticularis of the vertebral arch at the L2 level.
Increased size of the vertebral canal in sagittal direction at the L2 level, specific finding in spondylolysis.
Discoosteophytic complexes at the L2-S1 levels more prominent at the L3-L4 level, moderate intervertebral foramen stenosis at the L2-L3 level.
Intact spinal cord and meninges.
From the case:
Bilateral L2 spondylolysis
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- bilateral defect of the pars interarticularis of the vertebral arch at L2 level
- increased size of the vertebral canal in sagittal direction at L2 level
Case Discussion
Bilateral spondylolysis is usually seen at the L4-S1 levels. There is a rare localization on the L2 level with a slight anterolisthesis and associated degenerative change, probably accounting for the patient's low back pain.
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