MRI results: can you help us understand what to do next? Posted: 10-19-06 00:03am
My son has had back pain for three months.
We have been to several doctors who just
say give it time. We had several MRIs
taken with these results: There is a
large cystic lesion that begins at the L5
-S1 level extending inferiorly to the S3
level displacing the right s1 nerve root
anteriorly and pushing the thecal sac to
the left. This fluid collection posterior
to the sacral vertebral bodies is of
higher T2 signal than CSF more
superiorly.
L5-s1 right sided disc bulge/protrusion.
Probable changes of previous Scheuermann's
disease at the lower thoracic spine and at
L1- L2
Probable small syrnix involving the conus
medullaris
Findings compatible with an occult
intrasacral meningocele with spina bifida
occults.
They have just told him to take motrin and
wait three months to see if it heals
itself. He is getting very tired of the
pain, what do I do now?
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Back Pain Answer A1685 Posted: 10-23-06 10:13am
According to the MRI-report (meningocela
and disk protrusion), your son requires
neurosurgical intervention. You can ask
for a second opinion from a neurologist or
surgeon specializing in this type of
intervention.
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