Chonnam Med J.  2020 Jan;56(1):77-78. 10.4068/cmj.2020.56.1.77.

Spontaneous Total Resolution of Severe Lumbar Disc Herniation

• Kaliya-Perumal AK
• Oh JY

• KMID: 2468151
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4068/cmj.2020.56.1.77

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Intervertebral disc disease
Intervertebral Disc Displacement
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Figure

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  FIG. 1 (A) T2 weighted sagittal cut MRI showing a huge intervertebral disc herniation at L5-S1 level. (B) Axial cut MRI showing the Grade 3AB disc herniation towards the right side

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  FIG. 2 (A) T2 weighted sagittal cut MRI done 2 years after initial presentation showing complete resolution of the herniated intervertebral disc at L5-S1 level. (B) Axial cut MRI showing complete resolution of disc herniation.

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