Presentation
Chronic low back pain and right sciatica since 6 months ago. No history of urinary and fecal incontinence.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lumbar disc protrusion
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Broad-based disc protrusion with thecal sac impression at L4-L5 level causing marked canal stenosis and arrangement of the nerve roots
Patent neural foraminas.
Case Discussion
This case demonstrates a broad-based disc protrusion impending to cauda equina syndrome and emergent surgery was performed.