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Bony spinal canal changes that differentiate conjoined nerve roots from herniated nucleus pulposus

Journal Article · · Radiology; (United States)
CT examinations of the lumbar spine in 12 consecutive patients with conjoined nerve roots were reviewed. Asymmetry of the bony spinal canal, seen as slight dilatation of the ipsilateral lateral recess, was present in all cases. This finding, which is not typically associated with extruded free intervertebral disk fragments, should serve to distinguish these two entities.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, San Francisco
OSTI ID:
5709052
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 154:1; ISSN RADLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English