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Sagittal & axial T2WI's: Scans show thickening & nodularity along the nerve
roots of the cauda equina. The conus is displaced posteriorly.
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Lt images: Lower T2WI's confirm the thickening & nodularity of the cauda equina.
Rt images: Sagittal T1WI shows indistinct nerve roots posterior displacement of
the conus medullaris
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T1WI's with GD: Scans reveal nodular enhancement along the cauda equina.
Key words: mri lumbar infection inflammation
Spine Diagnosis:
Chronic coccidioidomycosis
meningitis with arachnoid adhesions