Legend Sagittal T2 weighted image shows mild loss of disk height at L2 - L3 interspace. Contiguous axial T2 weighted images at L5-S1 demonstrate a pair of exiting nerve roots within an enlarged root sleeve at the left neural foramen.

Legend Contiguous axial T1 weighted images reveal wide left lateral recess with multiple nerve roots centrally. Key words: mri lumbar normal variant

Spine Diagnosis: Conjoint nerve root sleeve