Presentation
Back pain and fever since six months ago.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Spondylodiscitis
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Abnormal bone marrow signal is seen at the T11/12 level vertebral body displaying T1 hypo- and T2 FS hyperintense signals.
This is associated with irregular opposing endplates, destructed and irregular intervening disc with central T2 hyperintense focus lacking a central nuclear cleft.
Disc bulging with foraminal narrowing at T11/12 level.
Disc bulging at L4-L5 level.
No paraspinal collections.
No abscess formation.
Mild kyphotic deformity.
Case Discussion
Imaging features are most consistent with spondylodiscitis.