Disc extrusion

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Low back pain

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
mri

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. 

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