Presentation
Low back pain
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Disc extrusion
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Central disc extrusion at L4/5 level encroaching upon bilateral neural recesses. It elevates the posterior longitudinal ligament.
Tarlov cyst opposite S3 vertebral body.
Case Discussion
Disc extrusion is the type of disc herniation where the width of the dome of herniated component is broader than its neck.