Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Diagnosed With L4/5 & L5/S1 Laminectomy
In January this year I had a L4/5 & L5/S1 laminectomy. I am in extreme pain so the Neurosurgeon sent me for a MRI which found: Extensive enhancing granulation tissue extending from the deep fascia antriorly to the thecal sac. the anterior epidural component of the granulation tissue is displacing the thecal sac posteriorly and narrowing it. The thecals sac has an AP dimension of 5mm. What does this mean in layman terms
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
Hi you had laminectomy L4-5 / L5-S1 and are in extreme pain now . MRI Shows enhancing granuloma anteriorly and it is displacing the thecal sac posteriorly. In my opinion in such a scenerio I would first get contrast enhanced MRI to see I can find any cause for granuloma which normally develops in infection / soft tissue mass. In case you are not able to get Repeat MRI , I suggest re operation to take out the granuloma and get it biopsied.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Spinal cord
Loading Online Doctors....