Presentation
Admitted to neurology with suspicion of disc prolapse.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Spinal phlegmon
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Increased signal intensity in the thoracic muscles around L4.
Case Discussion
MRI shows a phlegmon of the thoracic muscles around L4, spreading into the spinal canal with compression of the nerve roots, mimicking presentation of disc prolapse.
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