Presentation
Low back pain.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Redundant cauda equina nerve roots
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Advanced degenerative changes of the lumbosacral spine with lost normal high signal intensity of all disc spaces on T2WI, multiple anterior osteophytes, reduced disc heights as well as multi-level Schmorl nodes. Lost lumbar lordosis.
Multiple levels disc bulges with subsequent spinal canal stenosis at the examined levels more severe at L4-5. The cauda equina nerve roots above the level of L4-5 appear elongated, tortuous, and coiled.
Case Discussion
Redundant cauda equina on top of severe L4-5 spinal canal stenosis.