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Sagittal T1 (1,2) and T2 (3) images of the lumbar spine: A mass with smooth
contours just posterior to the L4 vertebral body is of intermediate signal
intensity on T1 and mostly high signal intensity on T2.
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On axial T1 (4, 6, 7) and T2 (5) images the mass is positioned in the left lateral
recess and extends in to the left neuroforamen. Note lack of bone destruction.
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Following gadolinium administration, the mass shows peripheral enhancement.
Key words: mri degenerative
Spine Diagnosis:
Enhancing free
fragment (sequestration)