Presentation
Radicular left lower limb pain.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Foraminal lumbar disc herniation
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A predominantly foraminal, about left-sided L4-5 disc herniation is visible, which extends cranially and is about 8 mm. The herniation is indenting the exiting nerve root approximately at the dorsal root ganglion.
Other: diffuse degenerative changes, multiple small vertebral body hemangiomas.
From the case:
Foraminal lumbar disc herniation
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Key image showing the herniation abutting the nerve root.
Case Discussion
Typical imaging appearance of a symptomatic foraminal disc herniation.
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