Spine Case 1
Fig. 1. T1-weighted sagittal lumbar spine
Fig. 2. Proton density sagittal lumbar spine
Fig. 3. T2-weighted sagittal lumbar spine
Fig. 4. T1-weighted axial lumbar spine at L5-S1
Fig. 5. T2-weighted axial lumbar spine at L5-S1
Fig. 6. T2-weighted axial lumbar spine at L5-S1
History:
30 year old male with low back and left leg pain.
Tasks
- Identify the study and the organization of the images
- How was this study performed
- Identify the major anatomic structures
- Identify possible abnormalities
- Based on the images and clinical history, think of some possible conditions or diseases that may be present
- What are the possible roles of imaging in this clinical situation
- Which other tests might be appropriate, and if there are multiple tests, how would you choose among them