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Post-laminectomy complication

Case contributed by G Balachandran
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Two months of back pain. Previous lumbar disc surgery.

Patient Data

Age: 40
Gender: Female
mri

MR images show a well defined thickwalled fluid collection at previous laminectomy site.

Case Discussion

MR images show a well defined thickwalled fluid collection at previous laminectomy site. The patient had laminectomy done for L4 / L5 disc one year before.

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